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.

by his side. She longed to be with him, but faced with

Ashbourne, don’t

all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne will be alright, and

her hands from her face, her

for

are you saying?!” Jason’s eyes widened, his gaze intense, “No matter

sorry to you and Nydia.” The bitterness rose in her throat, “But don’t worry, I’ll find a suitable secretary soon. You won’t be inconvenienced for long.”

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 be, then please let me be your

throat tightened again; she was too moved to

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

a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling

Evadne strode forward with purpose, “I left that rat hole open deliberately for that rat to crawl into I’m waiting for

in

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

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

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

side, the medical team had just left.

family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus,

her waist 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 same temperament. How

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

taken care of,” she

but kiss her cheek, his heart racing.

punch, because she was his wife, and there was no escaping that

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

They stabilized him for now, but further

pride matter? Is that

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

insult over injury, indeed!

with Warner, we can’t call

leg, I could handle it, but neurology, that’s just not my field.”

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

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

lay still on the couch, his back to them, covered in

As

have aged in an instant. There he was, curled up silently, a

“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 a stunt at the