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.

faced with such an unprecedented crisis in the Ashbourne

Ashbourne, don’t

comforted her, “We’re all here for you. Chairman

a deep breath, Evadne removed her hands from her face, her complexion pale as

thank you for

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

you and Nydia.” The bitterness rose in her throat, “But don’t worry,

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

was too

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

Bevis sign the NDA, aren’t you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now,

rat hole open deliberately for

in shock,

as she continued, “There are no secrets that time doesn’t reveal. My father’s collapse at the company, even without

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 retaliate?”

now understanding her strategy, gave her a thumbs–up, “Wow! Ms.

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

family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes brimming with tears.

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

daughter and knew her father well – they

need your hubby’s help, just ask. Don’t shoulder it all alone,”

all taken care of,” she replied weakly, sniffling.

incredible,” Thaddeus couldn’t help but kiss

she was his wife, and

really going on with Dad’s health?” Evadne asked, anxiety lacing her voice.

for now, but further examination at a

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

lips, “Honestly, for a man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s lived his life with such dignity, losing face can be

suffer insult over injury, indeed!

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

or leg, I could handle

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

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

father. At that moment, Emeric lay still on the

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

an instant. There he was, curled up silently,

“Emeric, hey.”

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