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

be told, she had heard every word Judson had said. He wanted her to be the liaison for a big project with the TV network

second thought, Agnes refused. “Boss, I can’t take

removed his glasses, a sign of

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

sighed heavily “I know it’s a tough ask, but this is a major initiative, high profile,

to our network

rookie like me, Agnes

forward, “If the client hadn’t specifically asked for you by name, I wouldn’t dream of burdening you with

statement made something heavy

By

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

start

Judson had laid it out like that. Agnes couldn’t refuse without good reason, especially if it was a direct request. And Agnes had her own masons for wanting to see

sir I do the interview this afternoon”