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2025-01-24 11:26:00After finishing a simple dinner with her younger sister, Lily, Elise sat on the old chair on their house's porch. The rain was still falling softly, creating a soothing symphony of nature, though her mind was crowded with unanswered questions.
Elise gazed at the wet streets, trying to ease the tension lingering since the incident in Reiner's room. Yet, curiosity kept haunting her thoughts.
"Why do all the servants always quit working at that house?" Elise murmured softly, almost like talking to herself.
During her time working there, she often heard stories from other servants. That grand house, despite its splendor, seemed to have an atmosphere that weighed people down. Some mentioned Reiner’s name with fear, while others simply shook their heads when asked about the family. Even Will, usually friendly, was extraordinarily cautious when speaking about his employers.
Elise recalled a conversati
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"I'm sorry, Sir. I ruined your event."Reiner merely glanced at Elise, his eyes briefly sweeping over the red stains on her clothes. She looked messy, yet she remained composed as if the incident hadn't affected her much.The car stopped in a well-lit area. Several stores lined the street, and the atmosphere was much quieter, far from the event's previous commotion."Wait here."Without waiting for Elise’s response, Reiner swiftly opened the door and stepped out, striding into one of the nearby stores. Elise sat still, lost in her thoughts. Guilt filled her heart."So careless..."She muttered under her breath, smacking her thighs alternately, cursing herself. Anxiety took over, making her feel even worse about the disaster she had caused.The car door suddenly swung open again, startling her. Reiner returned, holding a paper bag whose contents were still unknown. He tossed it onto the seat beside her without a wor
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While in the room with the other maids, Elise felt a deep unease. She could barely close her eyes to sleep."Where is she going?" Greta asked Sofia as they saw Elise hurriedly leave the room."I don’t know," Sofia replied.Elise stood in front of Reiner’s door, catching her breath after running up the stairs. She tried to calm herself, but the worry in her chest wouldn’t subside. Hesitantly, she knocked.The first knock received no response. She tried again, louder this time, but still, no answer. Instead, the sound of something falling inside the room made her heart sink.Without thinking, Elise pushed the door open and stepped in. The sight before her made her freeze momentarily. A broken wine bottle lay shattered on the floor, its contents spreading like a pool of blood. In the corner, Reiner stood unsteadily, his eyes bloodshot, his face haggard, like a man who had lost his way."Careful, sir!" Elise called out, app
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The hotel corridor was silent, with only the echo of shoes clicking against the marble floor. Reiner walked quickly, followed closely by Hanna, who was busy scribbling notes in her planner. As Reiner turned a corner, his body collided with a woman.“Ouch!” the woman exclaimed, trying to steady herself.Reiner frowned, his sharp gaze fixed on her. “Aren’t you watching where you’re going?” he asked coldly, his voice low yet weighted with authority.The woman looked up, her eyes meeting his. Her expression shifted immediately as she recognized the man before her. “Reiner…” she whispered, disbelief lacing her tone.Reiner tensed for a moment but quickly masked it. His eyes narrowed as though analyzing her. “Padma,” he stated flatly. There was no warmth in his voice, only her name uttered like a gust of cold wind.Padma tried to smile, though his frosty demeanor left her feeling uneasy. “It’s been so long. I didn’t expect to run into
