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.

be with him, but faced with such an unprecedented crisis in the Ashbourne family’s history, she could barely control the panic that gripped

Ashbourne, don’t

as he comforted her, “We’re all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne

from her face,

for coming

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

in her throat, “But

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 you don’t

throat tightened again; she was too

chairman’s office,

you leaving a loophole? He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement, he’ll surely stir

purpose, “I left that rat hole open deliberately for that rat

gasped in

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,

and he’ll be itching to exploit it. To kill him, we have to let him act. If he doesn’t make a move, how can I retaliate?”

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

medical team had just left. Emeric’s condition

you tell the family?” Evadne asked Thaddeus, her eyes brimming

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

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 not understand

Don’t shoulder it all alone,” Thaddeus

of,” she replied weakly,

but kiss her cheek, his heart

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

on with Dad’s health?” Evadne asked,

they could with limited resources. They stabilized him for now,

“At this point, what does his pride matter? Is that more important than his life?!”

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

suffer insult over injury,

last fiasco with Warner, we can’t call Chasel in for help again.”

dejectedly, “If Emeric had a broken arm or leg, I could handle it, but neurology, that’s just

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

for this;

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

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

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 this whole Group. If I pulled