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 control the panic that

don’t be

her, “We’re all here for you. Chairman Ashbourne will be alright, and so will the K

from her face, her complexion pale

you for coming so

gaze intense, “No matter what happens, my loyalty

sorry to you and Nydia.” The bitterness rose in her throat, “But

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 mind that I’m not as quick as

throat tightened again; she was

the chairman’s office, Jason raised his concerns

He’s notorious for spilling secrets and now, without an agreement, he’ll surely stir up trouble behind our backs!”

with purpose, “I left that rat hole open deliberately for that rat to crawl

gasped in shock, “What?”

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

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

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

team had just left. Emeric’s condition had

asked

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

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

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

taken care of,” she replied weakly,

but kiss her cheek,

a punch, because she was his

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

they could with limited resources. They stabilized him for now, but further examination at a hospital

was furious, “At this point, what does his pride matter? Is that more

a wry 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

insult over injury, indeed!

last fiasco with Warner, we can’t call

dejectedly, “If Emeric had a broken arm or leg, I could

twisted with remorse and guilt, “It must have been that medication. The effects were too aggressive; it caused side effects! I should

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

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

sting of unshed tears. Her father’s silhouette had always been an insurmountable mountain to her. As a

in an instant. There he was, curled up silently, a pitiful figure, withered and

“Emeric, hey.”

to talk nonstop about this? To brag about their zero moral stand? Besides,