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 a

Agnes refused. “Boss, I can’t

removed his glasses, a sign of his growing impatience “Why not?”

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 for this liaison role”

initiative, high profile,

to our network

more reason not to send a rookie like me, Agnes countered, playing her last card. “I’ve only

asked for you by

statement made something heavy settle in Agnes stomach.

her? By name”

a high–priority project, good for the country, good for the people And I’ve touched base with them,

start

good reason, especially if it was a direct request. And Agnes had her own masons

I do the

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