All Chapters of Bound By Mr. Reiner: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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

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

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

"Elise, stop daydreaming! There are still plenty of dishes!" Greta's sharp voice rang out from the dining table.That morning, the kitchen was filled with the clatter of plates, the sound of running water from the sink, and the hurried footsteps of servants busy with their tasks. Elise stood in the corner of the kitchen, her hands occupied with washing dishes, but her mind drifted to the events of the previous night. Greta’s words and Reiner’s attitude continued to haunt her.She quickly shook her head and moved faster, trying to shake off the unease. But the awkwardness remained. She could feel the eyes of the other servants watching her from a distance, their gazes full of suspicion. As always, they all seemed to side with Greta.The tense atmosphere shifted slightly when Will entered the kitchen. He carried his usual relaxed aura. "Morning, Elise," he greeted warmly, grabbing an apple from the fruit basket on the table. "Did you sleep well?"Elise glanced at Will briefly, forcing a

The fading twilight was welcomed by the glow of crystal chandeliers hanging majestically from the ceiling of the art gallery. Elise walked slowly behind Reiner, trying to adjust to the elegant atmosphere around her. The soft scent of roses mixed with expensive perfume filled the air. Small groups of people stood in circles, conversing in refined and polite tones, some of them casting glances at Elise as if she were an intruder who didn't belong.Her gaze dropped to the plain dress she wore, making her feel even smaller among the women draped in luxurious evening gowns and sparkling jewelry. Unconsciously, Elise took a step back, trying to make herself invisible.Noticing the growing distance between them, Reiner stopped and turned to her with a sharp gaze. "What are you doing, Elise?"Elise gasped. Her fingers gripped the hem of her dress, feeling as if all eyes were now on her. "I’m sorry, sir… I don’t want to make you uncomfortable. This is not my p