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.

safe with Thaddeus and Dylan by 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

don’t be afraid.”

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

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

thank you for coming so quickly.”

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

her throat, “But don’t worry, I’ll find a suitable secretary

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 I’m not as

tightened again; she was too moved to

way to the chairman’s office, Jason raised his concerns again.

for spilling secrets and now, without

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

gasped in shock, “What?”

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

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

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

her father’s side, the medical team had just left. Emeric’s condition had stabilized, but his spirits were in

the family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes brimming with

with tenderness, “They’ll have to know sooner or later, but let’s not tell them just

Emeric’s daughter and knew her father well – they shared the same temperament.

If you need your hubby’s help, just ask. Don’t shoulder it all alone,” Thaddeus now was getting bold, but

of,”

but kiss her cheek, his heart racing.

the scolding, even a punch, because she was his

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

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

his pride matter? Is that more important than his

man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s lived

over

we can’t call Chasel in

leg, I

effects were too aggressive;

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

Emeric lay still on the couch,

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

aged in an instant. There he was, curled

“Emeric, hey.”

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