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.

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

Ashbourne, don’t

her, “We’re all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne will be alright,

deep breath, Evadne removed her hands from her face, her complexion pale as

thank you for coming so

his gaze intense, “No matter what

rose in her throat, “But don’t

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.

throat tightened again; she was too moved

their way to the chairman’s office, Jason raised his

by not having Bevis sign the NDA, aren’t you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement, he’ll surely stir

left that rat hole open deliberately for that rat to crawl into I’m waiting for him to take the bait.”

gasped in shock, “What?”

are no secrets that time

it, surely believes he’s found an opportunity for a counterattack, and he’ll be itching to exploit it.

“Wow! Ms. Ashbourne, you’re so

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

the family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes brimming

close with tenderness, “They’ll have to know sooner or later, but let’s not tell them just

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

need your hubby’s help, just ask. Don’t shoulder it all

of,” she replied

couldn’t help but kiss her

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

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

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

furious, “At this point, what does his pride matter? Is that more important

held 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 face can be worse than losing life itself.”

insult over injury,

Warner, we can’t

dejectedly, “If Emeric had a broken arm or leg, I could

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

for this; please don’t beat

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

always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child, he stood before her, sheltering her from

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

“Emeric, hey.”

matter, feeling a bit embarrassed? Heck, what’s the big deal? In this day and age, who’s going to talk nonstop about this?