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2025-01-27 11:26:00The night was late, yet the streets remained busy with vehicles passing by. Reiner walked along the sidewalk, hands tucked into the pockets of his suit jacket, his steps heavy from the several glasses of alcohol he had consumed. Though his face remained cold, his mind was consumed by the name Eva had just mentioned.
Eva, dressed in a striking red gown that clung perfectly to her figure, struggled to keep up with Reiner’s longer strides. The sound of her high heels echoed on the pavement, adding an awkward rhythm to the silence between them.
"Reiner," Eva called out, her voice sweet and coy, trying to catch his attention.
Reiner merely snorted, not slowing his pace.
"Is it true, what I heard earlier?" Eva continued. "Padma. Who is she? A woman you once loved?"
Reiner halted in his tracks. He turned, his sharp gaze piercing enough to make anyone feel insignificant. Yet Eva st
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Just as Reiner entered the narrow, dimly lit road leading to Elise's residence, his phone vibrated. Danny’s name appeared on the screen, and without hesitation, Reiner pressed the green button.“I’ve got news about that oil transport truck,” Danny’s voice sounded rushed.Reiner gripped the steering wheel tighter. “What? Did you find it?”“I can’t explain over the phone. We need to meet in person. But... this is big, Rei. Really big.”Reiner paused for a moment before ending the call without further response. His eyes focused on the narrow road ahead, but his mind was already overwhelmed with troubling possibilities.“Elise, come out for a moment,” he said the moment they arrived in front of her house.Elise frowned, hesitating to follow his instruction. “What’s going on? Why do you look so
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-27Bound By Mr. Reiner Part 21
Chapter 21That morning, the sun had just risen over the horizon. The main floor of the grand house was still bathed in the haze of dawn when the sound of heavy footsteps echoed from the stairs. Reiner descended with determined steps, dressed sharply despite having woken up not long ago. Something seemed to propel him to move faster toward a purpose he had already set.Barbra, brewing coffee in the kitchen, turned her head upon hearing her son’s footsteps. She glanced at the wall clock, surprised at the early hour.“Rei?” Barbra called out, slightly confused, watching her son head toward the front door. “Where are you going? It’s still so early.”Reiner paused briefly, looking at his mother. His expression was blank, giving away little.“To Elise’s house,” he replied curtly.Barbra froze, trying to process his words. That name echoed in her mind. Elise. Never in their family’s history had Reiner shown any particular interest in a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-28Bound By Mr. Reiner Part 22
Chapter 22Elise walked into the living room, her face serious as her mind raced with thoughts. Eddie was lounging on the worn-out sofa, lighting a cigarette with a casual air, as if nothing significant was happening. In the corner of the room, Lily played with her tattered doll, occasionally glancing at Elise with curiosity.Taking a deep breath, Elise finally said, “Dad, I need to talk. My employer has asked me to stay at their house. They said it’s so I can coordinate my work better.”Eddie raised an eyebrow, surprised, but a sly smile quickly spread across his face. “Staying at the Baracks’ house, huh? That’s a big opportunity, Elise. If you’re smart, maybe you can get close to them. Who knows, your life might change completely.”Elise shook her head firmly, her discomfort evident. “Dad, I’m going there to work. Nothing more. I know our place. A servant stays a servant. Nothing else is possible.”Eddie stared at her, a small, cunning
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-29Bound By Mr. Reiner Part 23
Chapter 23The servants' quarters were tucked into the farthest corner of the grand mansion. The room was neither too spacious nor too cramped, simple in its layout, containing four beds with moderately soft foam mattresses. The walls were bare, painted in peeling cream, revealing patches of age in the corners. A small wardrobe stood in one corner, crammed with the servants' work uniforms. A tiny window near the ceiling provided a trace of natural light, but the room remained gloomy and damp.In the center of the room was a small table cluttered with empty cups. A faint smell of cheap detergent mixed with mildew lingered in the air, further emphasizing the stark contrast between this space and the luxury of the main house.As Elise stepped into the room, she froze in the doorway. The cold stares of Greta, Marla, and Celia pierced through her. The three of them sat in a tight circle on one of the lower bunks, as if holding a secret meeting.“Oh, so
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Elise followed Reiner’s steps with precise movements, like a display doll arranged neatly behind a glass cabinet—perfectly poised but incapable of making decisions on her own. Her feet moved across the cold marble floor as the other servants bustled around, preparing breakfast. A few glanced at Elise with sharp, disdainful looks, but she ignored them, focusing her gaze on her task, determined to stay focused. In the kitchen, Greta noticed Elise and leaned closer to whisper to another servant. “Does she really have the nerve to come here like that?” she murmured, hoping Elise wouldn’t overhear. Elise paid no attention, her thoughts fixed on Reiner’s increasingly distant figure. They finally arrived at the grand dining room where Mr. Abraham usually had his breakfast. “Elise,” Greta’s voice cut through the quiet. “Why don’t you help Mr. Abraham? He’ll need his breakfast too.” Elise turned to Greta, who had just pla
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-30Bound By Mr. Reiner Part 25
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
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-30Bound By Mr. Reiner Part 26
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
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-31Bound By Mr. Reiner Part 27
Chapter 27Elise walked briskly down the long corridor, trying to control her thoughts that kept replaying Reiner’s actions in the room earlier. The warmth of his lips on her fingertip still lingered, and every time she thought about it, a shiver ran down her spine.“Focus, Elise,” she muttered to herself, clutching the plastic bag filled with broken glass shards tightly.As she neared the exit leading to the disposal area, a voice called out from behind her.“Elise!”She flinched and turned around, finding Will standing there with his arms crossed. His face held a warm smile, but Elise couldn’t immediately respond—her mind was still adrift.“Oh, sorry, Will,” she said hastily, her voice slightly shaky. “I was lost in thought and didn’t notice you.”Will stepped closer, glancing at the plastic bag she was carrying. “What’s that?”Elise lifted the bag slightly. “Broken glass. Mr. Reiner dropped it earlier.”Will frowned as his eyes accidentally caught a small red scratch beneath her th
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That night, the atmosphere inside Reiner's large house was eerily quiet. The clock in the living room ticked slowly, showing it was almost eleven o'clock. Elise was still sitting on a chair near the window, wearing her maid uniform, which had become increasingly uncomfortable. She pulled a thin blanket over her shoulders, trying to fight the drowsiness that had been weighing down her eyes for hours. But she knew that if she didn't wait for Reiner to come home, the risk would be too great.Just as her eyes were about to close, the creaking sound of the front gate startled her. Reiner had finally returned. The sound of his leather shoes echoed clearly on the marble floor, prompting Elise to quickly stand up. Despite his obvious fatigue, the man entered with a still impeccable appearance. He pulled off his tie and carelessly tossed his coat and briefcase into Elise's waiting hands."Why are you still up?" Reiner asked as he walked toward the living room, his voice low but firm.Elise str
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Reiner walked steadily, followed by Hanna, who was always just behind him. They had just finished an important meeting in the hotel's conference room, and though their intention was to return to the office, Reiner's eyes wandered around the luxurious hotel, searching for the peace that seemed to constantly evade him.However, when his gaze stopped at a figure that suddenly appeared at the end of the corridor, that fleeting sense of peace quickly vanished. Padma. The woman who had been in his life for so long, who always brought pain and bitter memories, now stood before him with a smile that seemed overly friendly.Padma smiled widely, as if nothing had ever happened between them. She walked closer, and Reiner felt his feet grow heavy.“We meet again, Rei. What brings you here?”Her voice was gentle, without a trace of regret or sadness, yet there was a subtle sharpness hidden behind that smile.Reiner remained silent for a moment, staring blankly at Padma. The buried feelings he'd tr
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Elise hurried toward the front yard after hastily cleaning herself up. Her face was still damp, her half-dry hair loosely tied back, and though her uniform looked neater, faint wrinkles remained on the sleeves.As she approached the black car parked nearby, she saw Reiner standing beside the vehicle, arms crossed over his chest. His expression was blank, but his slightly raised chin added to his signature arrogance.“Took you long enough,” Reiner muttered, glancing at his watch.Elise swallowed hard, stopping in her tracks, her legs trembling slightly. “I apologize, sir. I came as soon as—”“Open the door.”His voice was flat, devoid of anger, yet sharp enough to cut off her explanation. Elise hesitated for a moment, feeling that his curt order hardly matched the effort she had just put in. But she knew arguing was pointless.
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Elise crouched by the poolside, using a cleaning net to scoop out dry leaves. Occasionally, she let out a quiet sigh. The gentle rippling of the water beneath her feet was soothing, but her mind was unsettled."Greta… she always acts like she’s better than everyone else," Elise muttered under her breath, her voice just audible over the rustling breeze. "And Mrs. Barbra? Instead of giving proper orders, she sent me to clean the pool. Does she not realize this is a daytime task, not something to be done first thing in the morning?"Her lips pursed in protest as she stirred the water with the net, creating tiny bubbles on the surface. "What am I, a robot? A servant is a servant, but that doesn’t mean I deserve to be treated like trash. If they think I’m trying to get attention, they couldn’t be more wrong!"As Elise continued grumbling to herself, she was unaware that from behind the glass wal
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The sharp clack of Barbra’s high heels echoed through the narrow hallway, which was filled with the scent of floor cleaner. Elise, just stepping out of the bathroom in a towel robe, nearly dropped the small towel she was holding when she saw the elegant yet intimidating figure standing before her.“Mrs. Barbra?” Elise’s voice trembled as she spoke, her gaze immediately dropping in an attempt to avoid Barbra’s piercing stare.Barbra glanced around with a look of disdain, like a queen who had wandered into a slum. If it weren’t absolutely necessary, she swore she would never set foot in this place.“You’re quite something, Elise. Your innocent act is very convincing.”Elise lifted her head slightly, still overwhelmed by fear and confusion. “I-I’m sorry, Madam… What do you mean? I don’t understand.”
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The evening sky was overcast when Elise arrived at the small house she hadn’t visited in a long time. As soon as she knocked on the door, hurried footsteps sounded from inside. The door swung open quickly, revealing Lily, her ten-year-old younger sister, with sparkling eyes."Elise!"Lily immediately threw herself into Elise’s arms, sobbing against her sister’s shoulder. Elise hugged her back, gently stroking her hair, trying to hold back the tears welling in her eyes."Lily, I’m here. Don’t cry, okay?"But Elise’s voice trembled with emotion. She released the hug and took Lily’s hand, leading her inside."Come on, let’s talk inside."In the simple living room, Elise opened her bag and took out some gifts. Lily’s eyes lit up again when she saw the chocolates and a new storybook."You always know wha
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That afternoon, drizzles of rain streaked the large glass windows in Mr. Gale’s living room. Barbra busied herself adjusting the table decorations, ensuring the flowers in the vase were perfectly arranged. Greta stood near the door, holding a tray of freshly prepared tea.Barbra glanced at the wall clock, her face tense.“Eva should be here by now. Greta, make sure she doesn’t get wet when stepping out of the car,” Barbra instructed.“Yes, Madam,” Greta replied.Barbra walked toward Gale, who was seated in a leather armchair, reading the newspaper. He slowly closed it and looked up with a weary expression as Barbra started speaking.“My husband, you need to talk to Reiner later. I want him to be serious about Eva.”Gale sighed. “Barbra, Reiner is not a child anymore. You know he hates being forced.”“That’s because he’s stubborn—just like his father. But I know what’s best for this family. Eva is the right choice, and I won’t allow any intruders to interfere—”Barbra stopped mid-sente
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Chapter 35 – The Unseen BattleThat afternoon, a sudden call from Madame Barbra took Elise by surprise. She was arranging a flower vase in the living room when one of the maids relayed the message."Madame Barbra wants you in her room now," Sofia said curtly.Elise nodded obediently, but her heart started to race. She walked down the long hallway on the other side of the main house, where Madame Barbra’s room was located. As she passed by Greta, who was wiping a shelf in the corner, she felt the woman’s sharp gaze burning into her back."Good luck, Elise," Greta’s voice dripped with sarcasm. Elise kept her head down, unwilling to engage.When she reached the door to Madame Barbra’s room, she paused for a moment, taking a deep breath to calm herself. There’s nothing to be afraid of. I’ve done nothing wrong, she reassured herself.A soft knock on the wooden door was met with a firm voice from inside."Come in."El
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Elise woke up with a strange feeling. Her half-conscious hand touched something warm, muscular, and lightly covered with hair. She swallowed hard, her mind instantly racing to terrifying scenarios she didn’t dare to consider."Is this... a pillow?" she mumbled softly, trying to find a reasonable explanation.But as her eyes slowly opened, she almost jumped. It wasn’t a pillow she had touched—it was Reiner’s arm, looking as solid and impressive as those she often saw in television dramas. The man was still fast asleep, his face calm, with slightly tousled hair that somehow made him look even more... attractive.Panic crept up Elise’s spine. She quickly withdrew her hand from Reiner’s arm as if she had been electrocuted. Had this just happened? Or was it last night? Her mind spun with unanswered questions.She glanced at Reiner again, ensuring he was still asleep. Moving carefully, Elise slid off the bed. Her hands hurriedly straightened h
