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.

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

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concern as he comforted her, “We’re all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne will be alright, and

Evadne removed her hands from her face, her complexion

for

widened, his gaze intense, “No

I’m 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

riches. I just want to ease your burdens and ensure you have peace of

was too moved

chairman’s office, Jason raised his concerns again.

aren’t you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement,

forward with purpose, “I left that rat hole open deliberately for

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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 company,

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

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

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

Evadne asked Thaddeus, her

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

her gaze, Evadne leaned her forehead against his broad shoulder, her fists trembling with tension. She was Emeric’s daughter and knew her father well – they shared the same temperament. How could she not understand the turmoil within

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

care of,”

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

a punch, because she was his wife,

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

now, but further examination at

furious, “At this point, what does his pride matter? Is that more important than

gracing his lips, “Honestly, for a man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s lived his life with such dignity, losing face can

insult over injury,

we can’t call Chasel in for help

dejectedly, “If Emeric had a broken arm or leg, I could handle

The effects were too aggressive; it caused side effects! I should

this;

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

had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child, he stood before her, sheltering her from the storm. As she grew, he stood behind her, her rock–solid

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

“Emeric, hey.”

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 front door, they’d come ‘round to