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.

side. She longed to be with him, but faced with such an unprecedented crisis in the

Ashbourne, don’t

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

from her face, her complexion pale as

you for

his gaze intense, “No

“But don’t worry, I’ll find a suitable secretary soon. You won’t be inconvenienced for

“I don’t care for high 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 used to be, then please let me be your secretary once more.”

was too moved to speak.

to the chairman’s office, Jason raised his concerns again.

Ashbourne, by not having Bevis 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

“I left that rat hole open deliberately for that rat to crawl into

gasped in shock,

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

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

now understanding her strategy, gave her a thumbs–up, “Wow! Ms. Ashbourne, you’re so cunning, er,

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

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

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 well; he needs some

shoulder, her fists trembling with tension. She was Emeric’s daughter and knew her father

everything taken care of there? If you need your hubby’s help, just ask. Don’t shoulder it all alone,”

handled, all taken care of,” she

help but kiss her cheek, his heart racing.

take the scolding, even a punch, because she was his wife, and there was no

health?”

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

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

“Honestly, for a man like Mr. Ashbourne who’s lived his life with

suffer insult over

fiasco with Warner, we can’t call Chasel

a broken arm or leg, I could handle it, but neurology, that’s just not my

guilt, “It must have been that medication. The effects

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

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

sharp sting of unshed tears. Her father’s silhouette had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child, he stood before her, sheltering her from the storm. As she grew, he stood behind her, her

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

“Emeric, hey.”

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 gossip. Who