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.

to be with him, but faced with such an

Ashbourne, don’t be

his eyes red with concern as he comforted her, “We’re all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne

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

you for coming so quickly.”

you saying?!” Jason’s eyes widened, his gaze intense, “No matter what happens, my loyalty to you is

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

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

she was too

the chairman’s office, Jason raised his

you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement, he’ll surely stir up

deliberately for that rat to crawl into I’m waiting for him to take the

in

really think the 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

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. If he doesn’t make a move, how can

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

her father’s side, the medical team had just left. Emeric’s condition had stabilized, but his spirits were in the

family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes brimming with

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

her gaze, Evadne leaned 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

just ask. Don’t shoulder it all alone,”

taken care of,” she

Thaddeus couldn’t help but kiss

take the scolding, even a punch, because she was his wife, and there

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

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

this point, what does his pride matter? Is

gracing his lips, “Honestly, for a man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s

over injury, indeed!

Warner, we 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!

yourself for this;

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

an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child, he stood before her,

he was, curled up

“Emeric, hey.”

and age, who’s going to talk nonstop about this? To brag about their zero moral stand? Besides, we Ashbournes run this whole

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