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

Ashbourne, don’t be

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

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

for

Jason’s eyes widened, his gaze intense, “No matter what happens, my loyalty to

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

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 I’m not as quick as I

again; she was too moved to

way to the chairman’s office, Jason raised his

sign the NDA, aren’t you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for

hole open deliberately for that rat to

in shock, “What?”

you?” Evadne’s eyes were icy as she continued, “There are no secrets that time doesn’t reveal. My father’s collapse at

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

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.

you tell the family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her

know sooner or

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 not understand the turmoil

shoulder it all alone,” Thaddeus now was

handled, all taken care of,” she replied weakly,

help but kiss her cheek,

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

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

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

point, what does his pride matter? Is that more important than his life?!”

Ashbourne who’s lived his life with such dignity, losing face can be

over injury,

the last fiasco with Warner, we can’t call Chasel

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

“It must have been that medication. The effects were too aggressive; it caused side effects! I should never have

can’t blame yourself for this; please

moment, Emeric lay still on the couch, his

tingled with the sharp sting of unshed tears. Her father’s silhouette had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child, he stood

in an instant. There he was, curled up silently, a pitiful

“Emeric, hey.”

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 to compliment me, not gossip. Who