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.

longed to be with him, but faced

don’t be

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

removed her hands from her

for coming so

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

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

want to ease your burdens and ensure you have peace of

tightened again; she was too moved

office, Jason raised his concerns

for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement, he’ll surely stir up

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

in

NDA had any real power, did you?” Evadne’s eyes were icy as she continued, “There are no secrets that time doesn’t

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

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

side, the medical team had just left. Emeric’s

Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes brimming with tears.

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

and knew her father

If you need your hubby’s help, just ask. Don’t shoulder it

care of,” she replied weakly,

but kiss her

scolding, even a punch, because she was his wife, and there was no escaping that

with Dad’s health?” Evadne

him for now, but further examination at a hospital is

furious, “At this point, what does his pride matter? Is that more important than his life?!”

Mr. Ashbourne who’s lived his life with

over injury,

with Warner, we can’t call Chasel

leg, I could handle it,

my fault.” Thaddeus‘ stomach twisted with remorse and guilt, “It must have been that medication. The effects were too aggressive; it caused side

blame yourself for this; please don’t beat yourself

approaching her father. At that moment, Emeric lay still on the couch, his

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

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

“Emeric, hey.”

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 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 dare?”