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

Truth 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

Agnes refused. “Boss, I can’t

glasses, a sign of his growing impatience

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 for

major initiative, high profile,

to our network

the more reason not to send a rookie like me, Agnes

forward, “If the client hadn’t specifically asked for you by name,

something heavy settle

her? By name”

And I’ve touched base with them, it won’t be too demanding. The Thomas Group’s HQ

start

without good reason, especially if it was a direct request. And Agnes

the interview this

scheduled at the Caesar International Hotel’s auditorium. Agnes and her