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 painted

go upstairs for a bit.You wait here,"

agreed and poised to wait by the elevator just

the building, Yareli drove to a nearby Italian

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

do you prefer Italian food? Have you always known how to speak Italian?"

to both of your questions.I've been here for almost twenty years and I've gotten used to their way

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

turn to treat you for

happily, a wide grin stretched across her

two women had a worthwhile lunch

fascinated with her boss's countless stories from

their conversation, her phone rang and it was Lucas on

her out for lunch to which she replied, "I'm already having lunch with my boss.Let's have dinner tonight

she was supposed to go out for lunch with Lucas

dinner to

relief, Lucas agreed graciously, "Okay, I'll pick

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

a bright future under her mentorship

pointedly when Ayla hung up

Ayla shook her

about her future

love was out

who loves me than lose

her voice and her expressive eyes turned

remain

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

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

familiarity could be coming from

remembered when she and

a design

was impressed with her skills and that was how their

went to

retreating back as her eyes welled up

so long since

efforts, no reliable

pained her to think that maybe it was about time to

day of the much-awaited design

the way it was

special event as he wanted

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

not nervous,"

of design to present, she

became green

yet Ayla was the one gaining their

and Brian made a

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

gushed with a voice full of excitement.She

the contract must be completely signed,"

a good relationship with Yareli, and that was why she decided to entrust the

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

these

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

couple walked towards the fashion

them

he was

are they here? What will happen if they meet her?'

"Lala, Brian and Anna just

filled with

Ayla to see them, but it would be best if she knew

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

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