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.

with Thaddeus and Dylan by his side. She longed to be with him, but faced

Ashbourne, don’t be

“We’re all here for you. Chairman

hands from her face, her complexion pale

for

“No matter what happens,

I’m sorry to you and Nydia.” The bitterness rose in her throat, “But don’t worry, I’ll find a suitable secretary soon. You won’t

just want to ease your burdens and ensure you have peace of mind. If you still trust me, if

tightened again; she was too moved to speak.

their way to the chairman’s office,

for spilling

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

in shock,

had any real power, did you?” Evadne’s eyes were icy as she continued, “There are no secrets that

surely believes he’s found an opportunity for a counterattack, and he’ll be itching to exploit it. To kill him, we have to let him act.

Ms. Ashbourne, you’re so cunning, er, I mean, brilliantly

had just left. Emeric’s condition had stabilized, but his spirits were

you tell the family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her

man gently shook his 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 yet. Mr. Ashbourne doesn’t look

leaned her forehead against his broad shoulder, her fists trembling with tension. She was Emeric’s daughter and knew

of there? If you need your hubby’s help, just ask. Don’t shoulder it all alone,” Thaddeus now was getting bold, but also was speaking the words from his heart.

care of,” she replied

couldn’t help but kiss her cheek,

she was his wife, and there

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

resources. They stabilized him for now, but further examination at a hospital is needed. However, Mr. Ashbourne refuses

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

for a man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s

suffer insult over

fiasco with Warner, we can’t call

dejectedly, “If Emeric had a broken arm or leg, I could

fault.” Thaddeus‘ stomach twisted with remorse and guilt, “It must have been that medication. The effects were too aggressive; it caused side effects! I should never have

blame yourself for this; please don’t beat yourself

before approaching her father. At that moment, Emeric lay still on the

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

he seemed to have aged in an instant. There he was,

“Emeric, hey.”

Heck, what’s the big deal? In this day and age, who’s going to talk nonstop about this? To brag about their