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

had said. He wanted her to be the liaison for

“Boss, I can’t take on

removed his glasses, a sign of his growing impatience “Why

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 station, people with far more experience in business than me. I’m just not cut out

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

to our network

to send a rookie like me, Agnes countered, playing her last card. “I’ve only just returned to

hadn’t specifically asked for you by name, I

made something heavy

By

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

start

that Judson had laid it out like that. Agnes couldn’t refuse without good reason, especially if it was a direct request. And Agnes

do the interview this