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

wanted her to be the liaison for

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

removed his glasses, a sign of

want to focus 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

ask, but this is a major initiative, high profile, with government backing. The Thomas

to our network

surely it’s all the more reason not to send a rookie like me, Agnes countered, playing her last card. “I’ve only just returned

for you by name, I wouldn’t dream of

made something heavy settle

her? By name”

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

start

out like that. Agnes couldn’t refuse without good reason, especially if it was a direct

the interview