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.

and Dylan by his side. She longed to be with him, but faced with such an unprecedented crisis

Ashbourne, don’t be

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

Evadne removed her hands from her face, her complexion pale as snow.

for coming so

are you saying?!” Jason’s eyes widened, his gaze intense, “No matter

and I’m sorry to you and Nydia.” The bitterness rose in her throat, “But don’t worry, I’ll find a suitable secretary soon. You won’t be inconvenienced for long.”

want to be your secretary.” 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 I used to be, then please let me be your secretary

was too moved to speak.

way to the chairman’s office, Jason raised

having Bevis sign the NDA, aren’t you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets and

forward with purpose, “I left that rat hole open deliberately for that

in shock, “What?”

any real power, did you?” Evadne’s eyes were icy as she continued, “There are no secrets that time doesn’t reveal. My father’s

having witnessed it, 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

understanding her strategy, gave her a thumbs–up, “Wow! Ms. Ashbourne, you’re so cunning, er, I

had just left. Emeric’s condition had stabilized,

tell the family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her

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

against his broad shoulder, her fists trembling with tension. She was Emeric’s daughter and knew her father well – they shared

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

care of,” she replied weakly,

kiss her cheek, his

even a punch, because she was his wife, and there was no

health?” Evadne asked,

medical team did what they could with limited resources. They stabilized him for now, but further examination

pride matter?

hand, a wry smile gracing his lips, “Honestly, for a man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s lived his

over

Warner, we can’t

broken arm or leg, I could handle it, but neurology, that’s just not

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

can’t blame yourself for this; please don’t beat

At that moment, Emeric lay still on the couch, his back to them, covered in a

sting of unshed tears. Her father’s silhouette had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child, he stood before her,

an instant. There he was,

“Emeric, hey.”

bit embarrassed? Heck, what’s the big deal? In this day and age, who’s going to talk nonstop about this? To brag about their zero moral