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.

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

don’t be

her, “We’re all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne will be alright, and so will

Evadne removed her hands from her face, her complexion pale as

for

“No matter what happens, my loyalty to you is unwavering!”

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

I just want to ease your burdens and ensure you have peace of mind. If you still trust me, if

was too

office, Jason raised

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

rat hole open deliberately for that rat to crawl into I’m waiting

gasped in shock,

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

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

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

team had just left. Emeric’s condition had stabilized, but his

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

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

daughter and knew her father well

hubby’s help, just ask. Don’t shoulder it

all taken care of,”

couldn’t help but kiss her cheek, his heart

the scolding, even a punch, because she was

health?” Evadne asked,

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

pride matter? Is that more important than his

a man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s lived his life with such dignity,

suffer insult over

fiasco with Warner, we can’t call

dejectedly, “If Emeric had a broken arm or leg, I could handle it, but neurology, that’s just not

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

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

At that moment, Emeric lay still on the couch, his back

had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child, he stood before her, sheltering her from

he was, curled up silently,

“Emeric, hey.”

“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