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.

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

don’t

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

breath, Evadne removed her hands from her face,

you for coming so

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

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

care for high positions or riches. I just want to ease your burdens and ensure you

she was too moved

chairman’s office,

He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement, he’ll surely stir up trouble behind our backs!”

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

in

she continued, “There are no secrets that time

he’s found an opportunity for a counterattack, and he’ll be itching to exploit it. To kill him, we

strategy, gave her a thumbs–up, “Wow! Ms. Ashbourne, you’re

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

tell the family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her

and pulling her close with tenderness, “They’ll have to know sooner or later, but let’s

her fists trembling with tension. She was Emeric’s daughter and knew

help, just ask. Don’t shoulder it all alone,” Thaddeus now was getting

taken care of,”

Thaddeus couldn’t help but kiss her

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

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

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

what does his pride

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

insult over

we can’t

Emeric had a broken arm or leg, I could handle it, but neurology, that’s just

“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

yourself for this; please

lay still

father’s silhouette had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As

aged in an instant. There he was, curled up silently,

“Emeric, hey.”

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