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.

him, but faced with such

Ashbourne, don’t be afraid.”

with concern as he comforted her, “We’re all here

hands from her face,

you for coming so quickly.”

saying?!” Jason’s eyes widened, his gaze intense, “No matter what happens, my loyalty

“But don’t worry, I’ll find a suitable

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

she was too

to the chairman’s office, Jason raised

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

gasped in

didn’t really think the NDA had 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 collapse at the

be itching to exploit it. To kill

thumbs–up, “Wow! Ms. Ashbourne, you’re so cunning, er,

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

asked Thaddeus, her eyes brimming

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

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

of,” she replied weakly,

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

a punch, because she was his wife, and there was

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

what they could with limited resources. They stabilized him for now, but further examination at a hospital

his pride matter?

for a man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s lived his life with such

over injury, indeed!

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

a broken arm or leg, I could handle

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

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

lay still on the couch, his back

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

seemed to have aged in an instant. There he

“Emeric, hey.”

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