His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 658

Jason gave a solemn nod, pulling a stack of papers from his briefcase and distributing them to the directors.

“Non–disclosure agreements?!”

The room erupted in disbelief, the air thick with indignation; they questioned, “Ms. Ashbourne, what is the meaning of this? We’ve been your father’s trusted associates for years, comrades in arms who helped him build his empire. How could you distrust us? Are you looking down on us or something?!”

Evadne’s gaze was unwavering, her voice cool and composed, “You’re taking this too seriously. This is merely a precaution to safeguard my father, the K Group, and all your interests. It has nothing to do with respect or the lack thereof. A non–disclosure agreement is a protective measure. It’s meant for those with less than honorable intentions. You are not only my father’s business partners but his friends. I trust none of you would do anything to tarnish his reputation. This is just to ensure we are all secure. Otherwise, why bother with contracts in business at all, right?”

Her words were diplomatic, leaving no room for argument. Otherwise, wouldn’t they be admitting to being the untrustworthy ones she hinted at?

Soon enough, every NDA was signed.

Jason’s brow furrowed as he leaned in to whisper to Evadne, “Ms. Ashbourne, Bevis is missing.”

“I know. There’s no rush. We’ll discuss it in a moment,” her bright eyes were shadowed with concern.

After collecting all the signed agreements, the directors, having lost their patience, didn’t even bother with pleasantries. They stood and made for the door.

“Now that you’ve all signed.” Evadne swiveled her chair to face away from them, her voice icy, “I must remind you that the company has a stringent set of bylaws. The most important of which states that no director shall act against its best interests. Any violation of this rule will result in expulsion from the board and a permanent ban from reappointment. Is that understood?” The directors, feeling the weight of her words like a heavy stone upon their chests, had no response. They left in haste, the conference room falling silent once more.

In that moment of solitude, Evadne’s strength seemed to drain from her, her hands covering her face as she bent forward, her body succumbing gradually.

side. She longed to be with him, but faced with such an unprecedented crisis in the Ashbourne family’s history, she could barely

don’t be afraid.”

his eyes red with concern as he comforted her, “We’re all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne will be

from her face, her

you for coming so

eyes widened, his gaze intense, “No matter what happens, my loyalty to you is unwavering!”

in her throat, “But don’t worry, I’ll find a suitable secretary soon.

Unable to accept it, Jason shook his head fervently, “I don’t care for high positions or riches. I just want to ease your burdens and ensure you have peace of mind. If you still trust me, if you don’t mind that I’m not as quick as

again; she was too moved

way to the chairman’s office, Jason

a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now,

open deliberately for that rat to crawl into I’m

gasped in shock,

no secrets that time doesn’t reveal. My father’s collapse at the company, even without a hospital visit, is something we can’t hide.

surely believes he’s found an opportunity for a counterattack, and he’ll be itching to exploit it. To kill him, we have to let him act. If he doesn’t make a move, how

Ms. Ashbourne, you’re so cunning, er, I mean,

team had just left. Emeric’s condition had stabilized, but his spirits were in

tell the family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes brimming with tears.

shook his head, wrapping an arm around her waist and pulling her close with tenderness, “They’ll have to know sooner or later, but let’s not tell them just yet. Mr. Ashbourne doesn’t look well;

against his broad shoulder, her fists trembling with tension. She was Emeric’s daughter and knew her

Don’t shoulder it all alone,” Thaddeus now was getting bold, but also was speaking the words from

handled, all taken care of,” she

Thaddeus couldn’t help but kiss her cheek, his heart racing.

because she was his wife,

on with Dad’s health?” Evadne asked, anxiety lacing

him for now, but further examination at

pride matter? Is that more important than his

“Honestly, for a man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s lived his

suffer insult over injury,

last fiasco with Warner, we can’t call Chasel

arm or leg, I could

twisted with remorse and guilt, “It must have been that medication. The effects

you can’t blame yourself for this; please

lay

had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child, he stood before her, sheltering her from the storm. As she grew,

an instant. There he was, curled up silently, a pitiful figure,

“Emeric, hey.”

and age, who’s going to talk nonstop about this? To brag about their zero moral stand?