All Chapters of Bound By Mr. Reiner: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Elise carried the empty glass out of Reiner's room. Her steps were slow, trying not to draw attention, but the faint sound of her footsteps on the wooden floor betrayed her presence. Once in the kitchen, she placed the glass in the sink and began washing the dirty plates and glasses that had piled up. The dining room adjacent to the kitchen was quiet. However, the silence didn’t last long. Elise noticed someone entering the kitchen with a casual stride. She didn’t need to turn around to know who it was—the faint yet luxurious fragrance gave it away. Eva. "Elise, isn’t it?" Eva’s voice sounded friendly, almost too friendly. Elise turned slightly, nodding politely. Eva sat down on a chair in the dining room, taking a slice of bread from the basket on the table, and began spreading strawberry jam with deliberate slowness. “Have you been working here long?” she a

Elise was wiping down the kitchen table while chatting with Will, who had just finished placing groceries in the pantry. Their conversation was light, revolving around the daily routines of the large estate. Elise gave a small smile at Will’s joke, though she remained focused on her task. “So, are you getting used to things here?” Will asked, leaning against the wall, his curious gaze resting on her. Elise nodded slightly. “Yes, though there are still a few things I need to learn.” Will grinned. “Good. But be careful. This house is full of unwritten rules. Don’t misstep, especially with—” Before Will could finish, a loud voice boomed from the direction of the stairs. “Elise!” Reiner’s deep voice echoed, making Elise stop mid-motion. The other staff in the kitchen turned to look, exchangin

After 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

Reiner sat at the large desk in his room, his vacant gaze fixed on the scattered documents before him. His thoughts drifted back to the conversation he had just had with his grandfather and father. The name Padma Lawrent echoed in his mind again—the woman whose beautiful face had once filled his heart. She appeared like a shadow, impossible to erase. Five years had passed, yet the memories refused to fade. He let out a long sigh, trying to dispel the emotions clawing at him. The stillness of the room was broken only by the ticking of the clock on the wall. But there was something he couldn’t ignore—something larger than just memories. The missing oil shipment, the constant flow of information, and the doubts gnawing at his mind. Was Padma connected to this? Her family? Or perhaps... the past? “Sir, why are you lost in thought again?” Danny's voice interrupted his reverie, a subtle reminder of his presence as he

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