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,"

her head, an amused

a bit.You wait here,"

by the elevator just

to a nearby Italian restaurant together with

but be amazed when her boss ordered

always known how to speak Italian?" she asked

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

at her and considered, "If you prefer

my turn to treat you for lunch next

offered happily, a wide grin stretched

women had a worthwhile lunch

with her boss's countless stories from back in

of their conversation, her phone rang and it was Lucas on

out for lunch to which she replied, "I'm already having

completely forgot that she was supposed to go out for

offered dinner

relief, Lucas agreed graciously, "Okay, I'll pick you up after

spoiled lunch date, he knew how much Yareli

have a bright future under

pointedly

shook her

about her future

Lucas with love was out of the

man who loves me than lose him

of melancholy laced her voice and her expressive eyes

remain silent at

didn't know much about Yareli yet, but the sudden change in her boss's demeanor implied a

single and hadn't been married.She worked hard in this foreign

be coming from

Ayla remembered when

a

her skills and that was how

went to

her retreating back

had been so long since

her efforts, no

it was about time to accept that her child was

the much-awaited design exhibition of Starlight Fashion

going the

as he wanted to be

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

nervous," she

had three sets of design to present,

Linda became green with

produced five sets of design yet Ayla was the one gaining their boss's

and Brian made a business

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

with a voice full of excitement.She finally convinced

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

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

confirmed, "No problem.I've called Ms.Evans and she already

chose to deal with these matters as much as

she figured doing these tasks for him would help keep some

walked towards

spotted them

was stunned was

What will happen if they meet her?' he

and Anna just arrived here.Do you

voice filled with

want Ayla to see them, but it would be best if

shook her head repeatedly, "I don't

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