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

refused. “Boss, I can’t take on

sign of his growing

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

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

to our network

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

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

something heavy settle in

her? By

good for the people And I’ve touched base with them, it won’t be

start

good reason, especially if it was a direct request. And Agnes had her own masons for wanting to see Ryder again

the interview this afternoon”

Caesar International Hotel’s auditorium. Agnes and her cameraman, Ben, arrived