Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 814

Agnes sat there, her gaze fixed on the photograph clipped to the file. Her mind seemed to wander far from the conference room where Judson’s voice had been a steady presence

It was Ryder, of all people, staring back at her from the photo

He looked different, transformed almost Dressed to the nines in a tailored suit, his hair combed with military precision, he exuded the aura of a corporate titan.

She was so accustomed to the sight of him in his white lab coat that this new Ryder seemed almost alien to her

Yet, despite the change in attire, one thing remained the same the icy coolness that seemed to radiate from him

“Agnes, what’s wrong? Judson’s voice cut through her reverie, calling her back to the present

word Judson had said. He wanted her to

Agnes refused. “Boss, I

a sign of his growing

on making. The Primary Perspective‘ a success, Agnes said, grasping at excuses. “I don’t have the bandwidth for more, and there are plenty of seasoned reporters at the station, people with far more experience in business than me. I’m just not

this is a major initiative, high profile, with government backing. The Thomas Group has entrusted all their post–project PR

to our network

all the more reason not to send a rookie like me, Agnes countered, playing

for you by name, I wouldn’t dream of

made something heavy settle

By name”

to step up here. It’s a high–priority project, good for the country, good for the people And I’ve touched base with them, it won’t be too demanding. The Thomas Group’s HQ is in the Capital, and the project lead won’t be here all the time. It’s just a bit of a push at the

start

reason, especially if it was a direct

the interview