The Substitute Bride: Making Memories Of Us (Lois Stone)

Chapter 97: She Didn't Want To See Him Now 

Ayla was completely immersed in finishing her design draft.Once done, she eagerly presented it to Linda, the company's design department director.

"Director Linda, I just completed my design.I would love for you to take a look," she informed her as she handed the draft over.

Linda reluctantly accepted the design but didn't bother to go over the drawings.

"I'll put it aside for now.Boss said she would come and pick it up herself today," she said dismissively, her tone implying an utter dislike for the employee.

Linda thought menacingly, 'You're a pathetic undergraduate who has nothing to prove yet.' Ayla being hired with a competitive salary was merely because of their boss.

What irked Linda the most was how this girl quickly climbed up the ladder.

Within a few months, her designs could already compete for high-caliber fashion shows while Linda painstakingly worked for it for over half a decade.

"Alright, I see.I'll go back to my workspace then.Let me know if there's something I should improve on and I'd be glad to revise it," Ayla replied politely.

She had no clue as to where Linda's hostility was coming from.

It was never Ayla's intention to threaten her in any way.

She was only doing her job as a designer and no matter what happened, Linda would always be the 4 director.

"Go ahead!" Linda almost shouted with annoyance.

She wanted her out of the office immediately.

There was I no sense letting her meet the boss.

Ayla stepped out of the office and proceeded to sort out some documents for work.She didn't stay long though, since she still had afternoon classes to attend.

As she alighted from the elevator, she came face to face with an elegant woman donning a sleek beige suit.

Her queen-style handbag and tasteful makeup added to her alluring charm.

One would not think she was over 40 as her lovely face radiated a youthful glow.

"Boss,"

Ayla managed to greet the woman, although she was still a bit intimidated by how fashionable she was.

"Wenny, what's with the rush? Why are you leaving early? Do you want to go upstairs and have a little chat?"

Yareli Evans invited her warmly.

The kind gesture made Ayla smile but she had to decline, "I would love to but I still have a class this afternoon.I only dropped by to give my draft to Linda."

Yareli was of Chinese descent.

Fifteen years ago, she founded the Starlight Fashion Hub in Italy.

From her humble beginnings, she exerted hard work and dedication which made the company grow significantly.

Now, it was recognized as Milan's most prestigious fashion and design house.

"Oh, you have classes this afternoon? How about going out for lunch together? It's still early and we can squeeze in some time," Yareli suggested.

Her years in the business made her a good judge of character.

She could sense something good in this designer, and that was why she wanted to get to know her better.

Ayla was actually not in a hurry but she didn't want to interfere with her boss's work.

However, it also didn't feel right to turn down her offer twice.

"I just don't want to take up too much of your time.Would it be okay?" she asked politely.

"That's nonsense,"

amused

for a bit.You wait

finally agreed and poised to wait by

building, Yareli drove to a nearby Italian

when her boss

Italian food? Have you always

almost twenty years and I've gotten used to their way

Ayla, Yareli smiled fondly at her and considered, "If you prefer Chinese food, I can take

it's my turn to treat you for

a wide grin stretched

two women had a worthwhile

countless stories

the middle of their conversation, her phone rang and it was

which she replied, "I'm

to go out for lunch with Lucas

offered dinner to make

agreed graciously, "Okay,

he knew how much Yareli appreciated Ayla, so he didn't say anything

bright future under her

he your boyfriend?" Yareli asked pointedly when Ayla hung up the

Ayla shook

about her future

was out

stay with the man who loves me than lose him all my life." Yareli spoke

voice and her expressive

remain silent

much about Yareli yet, but the sudden change in her boss's demeanor implied

she was single and hadn't

familiarity could be coming from being

back, Ayla remembered when she and

braved joining a design competition

with her skills and that

lunch finished, Ayla went to school

her retreating back as her

had been so long since she lost her beloved

no reliable

think that maybe it was about time to accept that her child was

day of the much-awaited

was going the way it

wouldn't miss the special event as he wanted

you feel? Will you be nervous?" he asked, his voice

nervous,"

three sets of design to present, she didn't feel

Linda became green with

sets of design yet Ayla was the

and Brian made a business trip to

of fashion right now. Let's stay here for a few

gushed with a voice full of excitement.She finally convinced Brian to

Fashion Hub, the contract

that was why she decided to entrust the Clark Group with the sole

efficient as ever, Anna confirmed, "No problem.I've called Ms.Evans

these matters

and she figured doing these tasks for him would help keep some weight off

towards the fashion

them almost

was stunned

will happen if they

"Lala, Brian and Anna just

voice filled with

Ayla to see them, but it would be

and shook her head repeatedly, "I don't want to see

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