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 smile

go upstairs for a bit.You wait

finally agreed and poised to wait by the elevator just as she was

out of the building, Yareli drove to a nearby

couldn't help but be amazed when her boss ordered pasta while

you prefer Italian food? Have you always known

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

her and considered, "If you prefer Chinese food, I

it's my turn to treat you for

a wide grin stretched across her

had a

with her boss's countless

her phone

her out for lunch to which she replied,

completely forgot that she was supposed to go

dinner to

graciously, "Okay, I'll pick you up

knew how much Yareli appreciated Ayla, so

Ayla would have a bright future under her mentorship

boyfriend?" Yareli asked pointedly when Ayla hung

Ayla shook her

her future was

Lucas with love was out of the

me than lose him

of melancholy laced her voice and her expressive eyes turned

to remain silent at

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

she heard was that she was single and hadn't been married.She worked hard

our sense of familiarity could be coming from

remembered when she and Yareli first

a design

impressed with her skills and that

lunch finished, Ayla went to

her retreating back as her

since she lost her beloved

her efforts, no reliable

was about time to

was the day of the much-awaited design exhibition of Starlight

was going the way it

special event as he

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

not nervous," she replied

sets of design to present, she didn't feel stressed because Yareli gave her

Linda became

Ayla was the one

and Brian made a

right now. Let's stay here for a

of excitement.She finally

Starlight Fashion Hub, the contract must be completely signed," he

with Yareli, and that was why she decided to entrust the Clark Group

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

deal with these matters as much as

tasks for him would help keep some

striking couple walked towards the

spotted them almost

was stunned was

What will happen if they

Brian and Anna just arrived here.Do

voice filled with

but it would be best if she

gasped in shock and shook her head repeatedly, "I don't want to

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