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.

his side. She longed to be with him, but faced with such an unprecedented crisis in the Ashbourne family’s history, she could barely control the panic that

Ashbourne, don’t be afraid.”

“We’re all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne

deep breath, Evadne removed her hands from her face, her

thank you for

gaze intense, “No matter what happens, my loyalty to you is

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

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

tightened again; she was too moved

office, Jason raised his concerns

a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets

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

in shock, “What?”

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

found an opportunity for a counterattack, and he’ll be itching to exploit it. To kill him, we have to let him act. If he doesn’t make a move,

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

team had just left. Emeric’s condition had stabilized,

the family?” Evadne asked

waist and pulling her close with tenderness, “They’ll have to know sooner or later, but let’s not tell them just yet. Mr. Ashbourne doesn’t look well; he needs some peace and

daughter and knew her father well – they shared the same temperament. How could she not understand

ask. Don’t shoulder it all alone,” Thaddeus

taken care of,” she replied

kiss her

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

with Dad’s health?” Evadne asked, anxiety lacing her voice.

they could with limited resources. They stabilized him for now, but further examination at a hospital is needed. However, Mr.

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

man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s lived his life with such dignity, losing face can be worse than losing life

over injury, indeed!

can’t call Chasel in for help again.”

Emeric had a broken arm or leg, I could

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. Ashbourne’s treatment.”

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

the sharp sting of unshed tears. Her father’s silhouette had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As

in an instant. There he was, curled up

“Emeric, hey.”

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