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.

faced with such an unprecedented crisis in the Ashbourne family’s history, she could barely control the panic that gripped

don’t be afraid.”

her, his eyes red with concern as he comforted her, “We’re all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne will be alright, and so will the K Group!”

from her face, her

you for coming

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

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

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. If

she was too moved to speak.

the chairman’s office, Jason raised his concerns

leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement, he’ll surely stir up trouble behind our backs!”

aware.” Evadne strode forward with purpose, “I left that rat hole open deliberately for that rat to

gasped in shock, “What?”

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 company, even without a hospital

and he’ll be itching to exploit it. To kill him, we

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

side, the medical team had just left.

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

arm around her waist and pulling her close with tenderness, “They’ll have to know sooner or later, but let’s not tell them just yet. Mr. Ashbourne doesn’t look well; he needs some peace

tension. She was Emeric’s daughter and knew her father well – they shared the same temperament. How

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

of,” she replied weakly, sniffling.

but kiss her cheek,

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

on with Dad’s health?” Evadne asked,

resources. They stabilized him for now, but further examination at a hospital is needed.

this point, what does his pride

held her trembling hand, a wry smile gracing his lips, “Honestly, for a man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s lived his life

suffer insult over injury, indeed!

we can’t

I could handle it, but neurology, that’s just not

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

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

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

her. As a child, he stood before her, sheltering her from the storm. As

seemed to have aged in an instant. There he was, curled up silently, a pitiful figure,

“Emeric, hey.”

nonstop about this? To brag about their zero moral stand? Besides, we Ashbournes run this whole Group. If I pulled a stunt at