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.

be with him, but faced with

don’t

his eyes red with concern as he comforted her, “We’re all here for

removed her hands from her face, her complexion

for

“No matter what happens, my loyalty to you

Nydia.” The bitterness rose in her throat, “But don’t

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

she was too moved to speak.

way to the chairman’s office, Jason raised

NDA, aren’t you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement, he’ll

open deliberately for that rat to crawl into I’m waiting for him to take the bait.”

gasped in

icy as she continued, “There are no

to exploit it. To kill him, we have to let him act. If he doesn’t make a move, how can I retaliate?”

gave her a thumbs–up, “Wow! Ms.

side, the medical team had just left.

family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes brimming

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

leaned her forehead against his broad shoulder, her fists trembling with tension. She was Emeric’s daughter and knew her father well – they shared the same temperament. How could she

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

all taken care of,” she replied weakly, sniffling.

Thaddeus couldn’t help but kiss her cheek, his heart racing.

because she was

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

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

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

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

suffer insult over injury,

Warner, we can’t call Chasel in for

sighed dejectedly, “If Emeric had a broken arm or leg, I could handle it, but neurology,

and guilt, “It must have been that medication. The effects were too aggressive; it caused side effects! I should never have been so careless with Mr.

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

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

tears. Her father’s silhouette had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child, he stood before her, sheltering her from the storm. As she grew, he stood

aged in an instant. There he was, curled

“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