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

don’t

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

her hands from her face,

thank you for coming so quickly.”

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

I’m sorry to you and Nydia.” The bitterness rose in her throat, “But

just want to ease your burdens and ensure you have peace

tightened again; she was too moved

office, Jason raised his concerns

having Bevis sign the NDA, aren’t you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement, he’ll surely stir up trouble

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

in shock, “What?”

no secrets that time doesn’t reveal. My father’s collapse at the company, even without a hospital visit, is

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, how can I

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

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

family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus,

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 just

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

just ask. Don’t shoulder it all

of,”

couldn’t help but kiss her cheek, his

the scolding, even a punch, because she was his

health?” Evadne asked,

team did what they could with limited resources. They stabilized him for now, but further examination

his pride matter? Is that more important than

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,

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

dejectedly, “If Emeric had a broken arm or leg, I could handle it, but neurology, that’s just not my

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

for this; please don’t

moment, Emeric lay still on

unshed 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 behind her, her

to have aged in an instant. There he

“Emeric, hey.”

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