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

He wanted her to be the liaison for a big project with

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

his glasses, a sign of his growing

for more, and there are plenty of seasoned reporters at the station, people with

a tough ask, but this is a major initiative, high profile, with government

to our network

high–stakes project, surely it’s all the more reason not to send a rookie like me, Agnes countered, playing her

client hadn’t specifically asked for you by name, I wouldn’t dream of

something heavy

By

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

start

couldn’t refuse without good reason, especially if it was a direct request. And Agnes had her own masons for wanting to see Ryder again

do the interview this afternoon”