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.

knew her father was safe with Thaddeus and Dylan by his side. She longed to be with him, but faced with

Ashbourne, don’t be

concern as he comforted her, “We’re all here

a deep breath, Evadne removed her hands from

for coming so

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

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

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, if you don’t mind that I’m not as quick as I used to be, then please let me be your secretary once

tightened again; she was too moved to speak.

to the chairman’s office,

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 our

left that rat hole open deliberately for that rat to crawl

gasped in shock, “What?”

continued, “There are no secrets that time doesn’t reveal. My father’s collapse at the company, even without a hospital visit, is something

a counterattack, and he’ll be itching to exploit it. To kill him, we have to let him act. If he doesn’t make

Ms. Ashbourne, you’re so

medical team had just left. Emeric’s condition had stabilized, but his

Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes brimming with tears.

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

She was Emeric’s daughter and knew her father well – they shared the same temperament. How could she not understand the turmoil within him?

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

of,” she replied weakly, sniffling.

couldn’t help but kiss her cheek, his heart

because she was his

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

him for now, but further examination at a hospital is needed.

what does his pride matter? Is that more important than his

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

suffer insult over injury, indeed!

with Warner, we can’t call

broken arm or leg, I could handle

effects were too aggressive; it caused side effects! I

blame yourself for this; please

her father. At that moment, Emeric lay still on the couch, his back to them, covered in

her. As a child, he stood before her, sheltering her

There he was, curled up silently, a

“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