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.

to be with him, but faced with such an unprecedented crisis in the Ashbourne family’s history, she could barely control the panic that

Ashbourne, don’t

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

her hands from her face,

for coming

eyes widened, his gaze intense, “No matter what happens, my loyalty to you

rose in her throat, “But don’t worry,

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

throat tightened again; she was too

chairman’s office, Jason raised his concerns

He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement, he’ll surely stir up trouble behind

deliberately for that rat to crawl into I’m

gasped in

you?” Evadne’s eyes were icy as she continued, “There are no secrets

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

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

Evadne arrived at her father’s side, the medical team had just left. Emeric’s condition

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

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

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

help, just ask. Don’t shoulder it all alone,” Thaddeus now was getting

of,” she replied

incredible,” Thaddeus couldn’t help but kiss her cheek, his

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

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

limited resources. They stabilized him for now, but further examination at

this point, what does his pride matter?

man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s lived his life with such dignity, losing

insult over

last fiasco with Warner, we can’t call Chasel in

sighed dejectedly, “If Emeric had a broken arm or leg, I could handle it, but neurology, that’s just not my

guilt, “It must have been that medication. The effects

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

before approaching her father. At that moment, Emeric lay still on the couch, his back to

Her father’s silhouette had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child,

to have aged in an instant. There he was,

“Emeric, hey.”

gently nudging him, trying 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,