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.

with him, but faced with such an unprecedented crisis in the Ashbourne family’s history, she could barely

Ashbourne, don’t

her, “We’re all here for you.

hands from her face, her complexion pale as

you for coming so quickly.”

gaze intense, “No matter what happens, my loyalty to

throat, “But don’t worry, I’ll find a suitable secretary

Ms. Ashbourne. 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, if

again; she was too moved to speak.

chairman’s office, Jason

He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement, he’ll surely stir up trouble

deliberately for

gasped in

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 we can’t hide.

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

her strategy, gave her a thumbs–up, “Wow! Ms. Ashbourne, you’re

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

the family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes

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

her forehead against his broad shoulder, her fists trembling with tension. She was Emeric’s daughter and knew her father well – they

If you need your hubby’s help, just ask. Don’t shoulder it all alone,” Thaddeus now was getting bold, but also

taken care of,” she replied

incredible,” Thaddeus couldn’t help but kiss her cheek, his heart

was

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

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

his pride matter?

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

suffer insult over injury, indeed!

the last fiasco with Warner, we can’t call Chasel in

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

that medication. The effects were too aggressive; it caused side effects! I

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

moment, Emeric lay still on the couch, his back to them, covered

to her. As a child, he stood before

There he

“Emeric, hey.”

couch, gently nudging him, trying to sound upbeat 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