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.

knew her father was safe with Thaddeus and Dylan by his side. She longed to be with him, but faced with such an unprecedented crisis in the Ashbourne family’s history, she could barely control the panic that gripped

don’t be

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

breath, Evadne removed her hands from her

for coming

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

you and Nydia.” The bitterness rose in her throat, “But don’t worry, I’ll find

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

she was too

office, Jason raised his

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

purpose, “I left that rat hole open deliberately for that rat to crawl into I’m waiting for him to take

in

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

exploit it. To kill him, we have to

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

side, the medical team had just left. Emeric’s condition had stabilized, but

the family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes brimming with tears.

and pulling her close with tenderness, “They’ll have to know sooner or

fists trembling with tension. She was Emeric’s daughter and knew her father well – they shared the

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

of,” she replied

incredible,” Thaddeus couldn’t help but kiss her

was his wife, and there was

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

now, but further examination at a hospital is needed. However, Mr. Ashbourne refuses

his pride matter? Is that

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

insult over

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

I could handle it,

effects were too aggressive; it caused

you can’t blame yourself for this; please

At that moment, Emeric lay still on the couch,

an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child, he stood before her, sheltering her from the storm. As she grew, he stood

instant. There he was, curled up

“Emeric, hey.”

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