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.

Dylan by his side. She longed to be with him, but faced with

don’t

knelt beside her, his eyes red with concern as he comforted her, “We’re all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne will be alright, and

Evadne removed her hands from her face, her

you for coming so

intense, “No matter what happens, my loyalty to you is

“But don’t worry, I’ll

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

was too

office, Jason raised his concerns again.

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

that rat hole open deliberately for

gasped in shock,

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

having witnessed it, 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

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

had just left. Emeric’s condition had

Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes brimming

waist and pulling her close with tenderness, “They’ll have to know sooner

tension. She was Emeric’s daughter and knew her father well

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

care of,” she replied

Thaddeus couldn’t help but kiss her cheek, his heart racing.

was

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

stabilized him for now, but further examination

what does his pride matter? Is that more important than

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

suffer insult over

last fiasco with Warner, we can’t call Chasel

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

The effects were too aggressive; it caused side effects! I should never have been so careless with

blame yourself for this;

cheek before approaching her father. At that moment, Emeric lay still on the couch,

tears. Her father’s silhouette had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As a child, he stood before her,

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

“Emeric, hey.”

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