Double Indemnity Novels & Stories

He doesn't comment any further and continues to speak ebulliently. Together we walk down the familiar hallway, my shoulders are hunched back, glaring down at ever object. The foreign feeling of longing watches over me, it makes me more nervous, wishing and hoping for something have been denying myself of. Emmanuel strode close by as I stalk around brooding sorrowful. Upon reaching the wooden door, a bulky guard stands erect. He doesn't look our way till we are at close proximity. " State your purpose" deep bass voice uttered out. Sighing softly

Amanda I stood by the window of my office, the cold morning light streaming through the glass as I looked out over the devastated landscape of our pack's territory. The charred remains of homes and the skeletal frames of trees, still smoldering, were a stark reminder of the recent attack. My fists clenched at my sides, nails digging into my palms as I fought to control the rage bubbling within me. The door creaked open behind me, and I turned to see Alex, my Beta, standing there with a grim expression on his face.

He jumped, surprised at the scrutiny but Linus turned away. “Jump in, we won't get another chance to swim for a while," Linus cast back over his shoulder as he pulled off his own shirt. The omega stood for a few moments; eyes caught by the bond mark marring his mate's skin. Pulling himself from his thoughts, he cast his eyes over the entire band enjoying the warm sun and cool water. Each of them sported the leather cord necklace around their neck with an iron fire pendant. Silvermist Company. It had to be their official emblem. It was the one thing Linus hadn't removed during their night together, but he didn't even seem to notice it was still on at the time.

Uno said, causing Manuela to scowl even more. "You're really going to insist it's my fault?" "Tss! I'll add this to our contract: If a similar unforeseen incident happens again, each unnecessary action or event will result in a ten-thousand-peso deduction from your father's outstanding debt." "So, if a similar incident happens again, unintentionally, my dad's debt will be reduced by ten thousand?" "To be fair, even though it won't happen again. It's clearly your fault, but fine, let's pretend it was just an incident," Uno said, causing Manuela to stare at the contract.

she asked quietly, though she almost certainly knew the answer. James didn’t respond right away. He sat down on the edge of the bed and placed the phone on the small table. “They’re demanding a penalty,” he said at last. “They’re saying you failed to uphold the agreement.” Emma closed her eyes. The pain she felt was different from physical pain—this one came from a threatened identity. “I expected it,” she whispered. “That contract is rigid. There’s no illness clause.” James shook his head. “There’s a force majeure clause. We can argue.”

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Small enough to miss. Big enough to become expensive later. I noticed because I always notice things when money is involved. And because Richard had trained me to. So I said lightly, “That indemnity clause is weak.” Dave looked up slowly. “What?” I nodded toward the screen. “If the other party defaults, your exposure is too open. They’ll use ambiguity against you later.” He stared at me for a second. Then handed me the phone. Just like that. That was the moment I knew I had him.

She was dumbstruck. Jay turned the wheelchair around and faced Angeline, his eyes as cold as ice. They faced each other, and the air was sullen and gloomy. “Where’s the contract?” Angeline asked. Jay took out the statement from the stool beside him and handed it to her. Angeline took a few steps forward and took the papers from him. She read them over, then read aloud, “If any mishap were to befall mother and child, Grand Asia shall not be liable for any loss incurred.”

He could live without the Friths, but the Friths could not do without him! “Kayson Yarde! I’ll pay the compensation! How much do you want?” Kayson answered impassively, “Uncle Liam was injured by the fire, and the construction materials of Wolfenden Corp. were destroyed. How much do you think you should pay?” “$75,000,000!” Clifford gritted through his teeth with a scowl. Kayson gathered the lightning energy in his palm, shocking Clifford into saying, “$1,500,000,000!” “$3,000,000,000 and two more conditions. One, you’ll let Michael Whitman return to Clouspring...”

He could live without the Friths, but the Friths could not do without him! “Kayson Yarde! I’ll pay the compensation! How much do you want?” Kayson answered impassively, “Uncle Liam was injured by the fire, and the construction materials of Wolfenden Corp. were destroyed. How much do you think you should pay?” “$75,000,000!” Clifford gritted through his teeth with a scowl. Kayson gathered the lightning energy in his palm, shocking Clifford into saying, “$1,500,000,000!” “$3,000,000,000 and two more conditions. One, you’ll let Michael Whitman return to Clouspring...”