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

a second thought, Agnes refused. “Boss, I

sign of his growing

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

sighed heavily “I know it’s a tough ask, but this is a major initiative, high profile, with government backing. The Thomas Group has entrusted all their post–project PR

to our network

a rookie like me, Agnes countered, playing her last card.

for you by name, I wouldn’t dream

something heavy settle in Agnes

her? By

as he continued, “Look, Agnes, I need you to 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 the project lead won’t be here

start

that. Agnes couldn’t refuse without good reason, especially if it was

the interview

Caesar International Hotel’s auditorium. Agnes and her