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

don’t be

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

hands from her face, her

thank you for coming so

intense, “No matter what happens, my loyalty

The bitterness rose in her throat, “But don’t worry, I’ll find a suitable secretary

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

was too moved

chairman’s office,

the NDA, aren’t you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement, he’ll surely stir up

open deliberately for that rat to crawl into

gasped in

continued, “There are no secrets that time doesn’t reveal. My father’s collapse at the company, even

and he’ll be itching to exploit it. To kill him, we have to let him act.

“Wow! Ms. Ashbourne, you’re so

team had just left. Emeric’s condition had stabilized, but his spirits were in the depths.

family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes

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

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

ask. Don’t shoulder it all alone,” Thaddeus now was getting bold, but also was

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

but kiss her

punch, because she was his wife, and there was no escaping that fact.

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

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

what does his pride matter? Is that more important than

for a man like Mr. Ashbourne

over injury, indeed!

can’t call Chasel in for help

leg, I could handle it, but neurology,

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

cheek before approaching her father. At that moment, Emeric lay still on the couch, his back to them,

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

he was, curled up silently, a pitiful figure, withered and

“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 this whole Group. If I pulled a stunt at the front door, they’d come ‘round to compliment me, not