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

don’t be afraid.”

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

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

thank you for coming so

“No matter what happens, my loyalty to you

her throat, “But don’t

I want to be your secretary.” Unable to accept it, Jason shook his head fervently, “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,

tightened again; she was too moved to speak.

office, Jason raised his

NDA, aren’t you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an

deliberately for that rat to crawl into I’m waiting for

gasped 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

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

a thumbs–up, “Wow! Ms. Ashbourne, you’re so cunning, er, I mean, brilliantly clever!”

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

tell the family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her

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 peace and

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 could she

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

care of,” she

Thaddeus couldn’t help but kiss her

she was his wife, and there was

health?” Evadne

for now, but further examination

“At this point, what does his pride

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

insult over

fiasco with Warner, we can’t call Chasel

or leg, I could handle it, but neurology, that’s just not

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

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

father. At that moment, Emeric lay still on

mountain to her. As a child, he stood before her, sheltering her from the storm. As she grew, he stood

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

“Emeric, hey.”

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