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.

but faced with such an unprecedented crisis

Ashbourne, don’t be

all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne will

deep breath, Evadne removed her hands from her face, her

for coming

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

and I’m sorry to you and Nydia.” The bitterness rose in her throat, “But don’t

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 be, then

throat tightened again; she was too moved

to the chairman’s office, Jason raised his

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

left that rat hole open deliberately for that rat

gasped in

no secrets that time doesn’t

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 him act. If he

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

arrived at her father’s side, the medical team had just left. Emeric’s condition had stabilized, but his spirits were

asked Thaddeus, her

know sooner

Evadne leaned her forehead against his broad shoulder, her fists trembling with tension. She was Emeric’s daughter and

ask. Don’t shoulder it all alone,” Thaddeus now

of,” she replied

couldn’t help but kiss her cheek, his

she was his wife, and there was no escaping that fact.

really going on with Dad’s health?” Evadne

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

point, what does his pride matter? Is that more

a man like Mr. Ashbourne

suffer insult over injury, indeed!

can’t call Chasel in for

I

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

this; please don’t beat

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

tingled with the sharp sting of unshed tears. Her father’s silhouette had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child, he stood before her, sheltering her from the storm. As she

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

“Emeric, hey.”

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, we Ashbournes run this whole Group. If I pulled a stunt