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.

with Thaddeus and Dylan by his side. She longed to be with him, but faced with such an unprecedented crisis in the

don’t be afraid.”

he comforted her, “We’re all here

removed her hands from her face,

thank you for coming so

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

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

ease your burdens and ensure you have peace of mind. If you still trust me, if you don’t

tightened again; she was too moved

chairman’s office, Jason raised his concerns

having Bevis sign the NDA, aren’t you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for

open deliberately for that rat to crawl into I’m waiting for him to take the

in shock, “What?”

no secrets that time doesn’t reveal. My father’s collapse at the company, even without a hospital visit, is

an opportunity for a counterattack, and he’ll be itching to exploit it.

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

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

Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes brimming

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

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

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

taken care of,” she replied weakly,

kiss

take the scolding, even a punch, because she was his wife, and there was no

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

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

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

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

suffer insult over injury,

with Warner, we can’t call Chasel in

broken arm or leg, I could handle it, but neurology,

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

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

approaching her father. At that moment, Emeric lay still on the

unshed tears. Her father’s silhouette had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child,

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

“Emeric, hey.”

about this? To brag