Desires Die Hard

Chapter 169

Anya stopped in her tracks. Surprise rippled across her face as she stared at the young woman. “You’re Inviting me to the tip as well?

After that incident with the mango cake, her relationship with Lola had remained distant. They weren’t friends at all. In fact, she would describe her relationship with Lola an that of a professional one between a designer and her client.

It wasn’t the sort of relationship that warranted invitations to pre–wedding vacations that were typically reserved for friends. That explained why Anya had been shocked by the invitation.

It didn’t matter though. She couldn’t accept the invitation. She had kids to look after. Besides, the company wasn’t going to let her take a few days off just like that.

The young woman quickly collected herself after her moment of surprise.

“That’s right!” Lola smiled. Her lovely painted nails looked like miniature paintings splayed across fine porcelain as she lifted her cup and took a sip of tea. “I love the bridal gown that you’ve designed. It’s exactly what I imagined my gown should look like. In fact, it’s the gown of my dreams! As a show of my thanks, I would like to invite you to join me on my pre- wedding vacation.”

“Ms. Mars, that’s very kind of you. I’m happy that you’re pleased with my design,” Anya said softly to the other young woman. “Unfortunately, I’m swamped with work. I won’t be able to take time out of work to join you on your pre–wedding party. Thank you so much for the invitation though.”

“There’s always work that needs to be done. Reschedule them. You’ll only be gone for three days,” Lola said insistently. She had to help Evan get a chance to spend more time with Anya. “It means a lot to me. Please don’t turn me down.”

Anya shook her head firmly. “I would love to go but…I really can’t.”

The young woman wasn’t lying. Now that the design for the bridal gown had been decided, she had to make arrangements with the factory to have the dress made. She would still have to work on perfecting the gown after that.

the

she had promised to design a coat for Mdm. Welton too. She had not started on the first draft

She didn’t have time for a

look of reluctance on Anya’s face. The woman didn’t look like she was lying. Lola smiled. “Why don’t you think about it and let me know tomorrow? Honestly, it would mean so much to me if you join us.”

I’ll think about it.” Anya nodded. “I have to make a move

Anya before lifting her hand and gesturing at

nodded immediately and escorted Anya out of the

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Chapter 169

left Lola’s dressing room and stepped out of the studio.

to the office, she would only have time to grab lunch from

considered the idea and then decided against

turned out to be a fruitful day. Lola

find a diner in the vicinity and

couldn’t afford to spend too much on lunch though.

Anya decided to head towards the bus stop that was

the bus stop when a black Bentley sped past her,

forbidding black. The car had clearly stopped because