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.

her father was 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

Ashbourne, don’t

“We’re all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne will be alright, and so

removed her hands from her face, her complexion pale as snow.

for coming so quickly.”

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

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

ensure you have peace of mind. If you still trust me, if

was

chairman’s office, Jason raised his concerns again.

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 behind

purpose, “I left that rat hole open deliberately for that rat to crawl into I’m waiting for him to take the

in

NDA had any real power, did you?” Evadne’s eyes were icy as she continued, “There are no secrets that time doesn’t reveal. My father’s collapse at the company, even without a hospital visit, is something we can’t hide.

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

thumbs–up, “Wow! Ms. Ashbourne,

had just left. Emeric’s condition had

asked Thaddeus, her eyes brimming

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;

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

it all alone,” Thaddeus now was getting bold,

handled, all taken care of,” she replied

couldn’t help but kiss her cheek, his heart racing.

she was his wife, and there was no escaping that

going on with Dad’s health?” Evadne

resources. They stabilized him for now, but

was furious, “At this point, what does his pride matter?

man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s lived his life with such dignity, losing

over

the last fiasco with Warner, we can’t call Chasel in for help again.”

I could handle it, but neurology, that’s just not

my fault.” Thaddeus‘ stomach twisted with remorse and guilt, “It must have been that medication. The effects were too aggressive; it caused side effects!

you can’t blame yourself for this; please don’t beat yourself

Emeric lay still on the couch, his

As a child, he stood before her,

now, he seemed to have aged in an instant. There he was, curled up silently,

“Emeric, hey.”

to talk nonstop about this? To brag about