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.

but faced with such an unprecedented crisis in the Ashbourne family’s history, she could barely control the panic that gripped her.

don’t be

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

Evadne removed her hands from her face, her complexion pale

thank you for coming so quickly.”

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

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

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

again; she was too moved to

to the chairman’s office, Jason raised his

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

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

in

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

itching to exploit it. To kill him, we have to let him

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

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

asked Thaddeus, her eyes brimming

wrapping an arm around her waist and pulling her close with tenderness, “They’ll have to know sooner or later, but let’s not tell them just yet. Mr.

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

taken care of there? If you need your hubby’s help, just ask. Don’t shoulder it all alone,” Thaddeus now was getting

taken care of,”

couldn’t help but kiss her cheek,

take the scolding, even a punch, because she was his wife, and

on with Dad’s health?” Evadne asked,

him for now, but further examination at a hospital is

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

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

suffer insult over

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

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

medication. The effects were too aggressive;

for this; please don’t beat yourself

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

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

instant. There he was, curled up silently,

“Emeric, hey.”

In this day and age, who’s going to 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 front door, they’d come ‘round to compliment me, not gossip. Who would