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 him, but faced with such an unprecedented crisis in the Ashbourne

Ashbourne, don’t

beside her, his eyes red with concern as he comforted her, “We’re all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne will

Evadne removed her hands from her face, her

you for coming so quickly.”

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

bitterness rose in her throat, “But don’t worry, I’ll find a suitable secretary soon. You won’t be inconvenienced for

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 be, then please let me be

tightened again; she was too moved

office, Jason

by not having Bevis sign the NDA, aren’t you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement,

for

in shock,

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, even without a hospital

having witnessed it, surely believes he’s found an opportunity for a counterattack, and he’ll be itching to exploit it. To kill him, we

Ms. Ashbourne, you’re so

medical team had just left. Emeric’s condition

tell the family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her

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

and knew her father well – they shared

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

handled, all taken care of,” she

but kiss her cheek, his

even a punch, because she was his wife, and there

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

now, but further examination at a hospital

furious, “At this point, what does his pride

man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s

suffer insult over

last fiasco with Warner, we can’t call Chasel in for help again.”

broken arm or leg, I could handle it,

must have been that medication. The effects were too aggressive; it caused side effects! I should never

yourself for this; please don’t

stroked his cheek before approaching her father. At that moment, Emeric lay still on the couch, his back to them, covered in

tingled with the sharp sting of unshed tears. Her father’s silhouette had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child, he

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

“Emeric, hey.”

age, who’s going to talk nonstop about this?