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.

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

don’t

“We’re all here for you. Chairman

a deep breath, Evadne removed her hands from her

thank you for coming so

eyes widened, his gaze intense, “No matter what happens, my

rose in her throat, “But don’t worry,

I want to be 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 you still trust me, if you don’t mind that I’m not as quick as I used to

tightened again; she was

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

by not having Bevis sign the NDA, aren’t you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement, he’ll surely stir up trouble behind our backs!”

deliberately for that rat to crawl into

gasped in shock, “What?”

as she continued, “There are no secrets that time doesn’t reveal. My father’s collapse at

it. To kill him, we have to let him act. If he doesn’t make

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

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

you tell the family?” Evadne asked

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

She was Emeric’s daughter and knew

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

of,” she replied

but kiss her cheek, his heart racing.

was his wife, and there

on with Dad’s health?” Evadne

medical team did what they could with limited resources. They stabilized him for now, but further examination at a hospital is needed. However, Mr. Ashbourne refuses

his pride matter? Is that more

like Mr. Ashbourne who’s lived his life with such dignity, losing face can be worse

suffer insult over injury, indeed!

Warner, we can’t call

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

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

this; please don’t

At that moment, Emeric lay still on the

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 grew, he

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

“Emeric, hey.”

In this day and age, who’s going to talk nonstop about