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.

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 her.

Ashbourne, don’t be afraid.”

knelt beside her, his eyes red with concern as he comforted her, “We’re all

Evadne removed her hands from her face, her complexion

for coming so

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

and Nydia.” The bitterness rose in her throat, “But don’t worry, I’ll find a suitable secretary soon.

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

throat tightened again; she was too moved

office,

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

purpose, “I left that rat hole open deliberately for that rat to crawl into I’m

in shock,

the NDA had any real power, did you?” Evadne’s eyes were icy as she continued, “There are no secrets that time

counterattack, and he’ll be itching to exploit it. To kill him, we have to let him act. If he doesn’t make a move, how can I retaliate?”

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

team had just left. Emeric’s condition had stabilized, but his spirits were in the

tell the family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes

tenderness, “They’ll have to know sooner

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

you need your hubby’s help, just ask. Don’t shoulder it all alone,” Thaddeus now was getting bold, but also was speaking the words from

taken care of,” she replied

couldn’t help but kiss her

a punch, because she was his wife, and there was no

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

with limited resources. They stabilized him for now, but

his pride

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

insult over injury,

can’t call Chasel in

leg, I could handle

Thaddeus‘ stomach twisted with remorse and guilt, “It must have been that medication. The effects were

you can’t blame yourself for this; please don’t

her father. At that moment, Emeric lay still

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 stood behind her, her rock–solid support.

There he was, curled up silently, a pitiful figure, withered and frail.

“Emeric, hey.”

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