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.

faced with such an unprecedented crisis in the Ashbourne family’s history, she could barely control the panic that gripped her.

Ashbourne, don’t be

comforted her, “We’re all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne will be alright, and so will the K Group!”

Evadne removed her hands from her face,

thank you for coming

widened, his gaze intense, “No matter what

The bitterness rose in her throat, “But

Ashbourne. I 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

tightened again; she was too moved to

chairman’s office, Jason raised his

NDA, aren’t you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement, he’ll surely stir up trouble behind our

that rat hole open deliberately for

in shock, “What?”

did you?” Evadne’s eyes were icy as she continued, “There are no secrets that time doesn’t reveal. My father’s collapse at the company, even without a hospital

opportunity for a counterattack, and he’ll be itching to exploit it. To kill him, we have to let him act. If he

her strategy, gave her a thumbs–up, “Wow! Ms. Ashbourne,

left. Emeric’s condition had stabilized, but

you tell the family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes

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; he needs

her fists trembling with tension. She was Emeric’s daughter and knew her father well – they shared the same temperament. How could she not understand the turmoil

you need your hubby’s help, just ask. Don’t shoulder it all alone,” Thaddeus now was getting bold, but also was

care of,”

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

because she was his wife, and there was no escaping that fact.

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

They stabilized him for now, but further examination at a hospital is needed. However, Mr. Ashbourne

what does his pride

her trembling hand, a wry smile gracing his lips, “Honestly, for a man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s lived his life with such dignity, losing

insult over

with Warner, we can’t call

leg, I could handle it, but neurology, that’s just

and guilt, “It must have been that medication. The effects were too aggressive; it caused side effects! I should never have been so

yourself for this; please don’t beat yourself up.”

father. At that moment, Emeric lay

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

There he was,

“Emeric, hey.”

to sound upbeat and comforting, “What’s the matter, feeling a 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 stand? Besides, we Ashbournes run this whole Group. If I pulled a stunt at the front door, they’d come ‘round to compliment me, not gossip. Who