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.

by his side. She longed to be with him, but faced with such an unprecedented crisis in

don’t be afraid.”

all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne will be alright, and so will

deep breath, Evadne removed her hands from her face, her complexion pale as snow.

you for coming so

eyes widened, his gaze intense, “No matter what

“But don’t worry, I’ll find a suitable secretary soon. You

ensure you have peace of mind. If you still trust me, if

was too moved to

to the chairman’s office, Jason raised his

NDA, aren’t you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets

forward with purpose, “I left that rat hole open deliberately for that rat to crawl into I’m waiting for him to take the

gasped in shock, “What?”

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

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

gave her a thumbs–up, “Wow! Ms. Ashbourne,

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

Evadne asked

man gently shook his head, 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

shoulder, her fists trembling with tension. She was Emeric’s daughter and knew her father well –

shoulder it all alone,” Thaddeus now was getting bold, but also

taken care of,” she

incredible,” Thaddeus couldn’t help but kiss her cheek, his

she was his wife, and there was no escaping that fact.

Dad’s health?” Evadne

resources. They stabilized him for now, but further examination at a hospital is

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

over injury, indeed!

fiasco with Warner, we can’t call Chasel in for help

arm or leg, I could handle it, but neurology, that’s just

guilt, “It must have been that medication. The effects were too aggressive; it caused

blame yourself for this; please don’t

before approaching her father. At that moment, Emeric lay

father’s silhouette had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child, he stood before her, sheltering

aged in an instant. There he was, curled up silently, a pitiful figure, withered and frail.

“Emeric, hey.”

his couch, gently nudging him, trying to sound upbeat and comforting, “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