All Chapters of Obsession: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

When Iris returned…the emperor had already entered the bath and closed the door behind him.Iris stood in place for a moment, still not understanding that it was over.“It’s over… right?”“I’m still alive…!”She said it in a barely audible voice, as if she couldn’t believe it.From inside the bathroom, the sound of water could be heard faintly.As for her, she quickly began moving.She picked up the fallen towel, tidied the place, and carefully took the clothes she had prepared earlier—this time with more caution.She was trying to look normal… but her heart wasn’t cooperating.“I must not make another mistake… I must not…”…A few minutes later, the emperor came out of the bath.He wasn’t wearing anything formal yet, only a dark bathrobe embroidered with a deep blue dragon, and his hair was still slightly wet, some strands falling over his forehead.He was very handsome, especially with his fair skin.Now Iris understood why the maids threw themselves at him.He stood near the windo

Iris stopped in her place. There was no space behind her to move, and no exit except the door… but it was blocked by only one arm, enough to prevent her from escaping. He did not touch her, yet she could not move. Gabriel stepped closer. He lowered his head slightly until he was at eye level with her. “Why are you avoiding me?” His voice was steady, stripped of any emotion. Iris swallowed quickly and did not dare look into his eyes. “I… I…” He suddenly lifted her chin and said in a low voice: “Look into my eyes and speak.” Iris felt heat spread where he touched her. She slowly raised her eyes and looked at him. She held her breath at that sight. His handsome face was so close that if either of them moved even slightly, their lips would meet. Iris thought that if he kissed her, she wasn’t sure she would be able to push him away. “I… I’m not avoiding you, Your Majesty.” Silence. He did not respond. But his eyes stayed fixed on her without moving. He stepped half a st

Arriving at the laundry room was a struggle for Iris.The laundry room was located outside the palace, and operating it required three magical stones.So she had to bring about thirteen magical stones from the storage just for this huge amount of clothes.Iris sighed and lifted her dress up to her knees, rolling up her sleeves.“Alright, let’s begin!!” she said with determination.She looked very cute, especially with her beautiful features.And when determination sparkled in her wide eyes, she looked even more adorable.Iris started operating the washing machine and placed the emperor’s clothes first.While she was busy with the laundry, she noticed a shadow beside her.She raised her eyes slightly and saw the head maid of the concubine, “Maria,” looking at her with clear contempt on her face.Iris greeted her silently and went back to her work.“Give me His Majesty’s shirt.” She extended her hand toward the clean laundry pile.Iris blinked and said, “Why?”The head maid immediately

Iris opened her eyes slowly.She felt heaviness in her head and pain spread throughout her entire body.She blinked several times before the features of the room began to clear.The high ceiling.The dark curtains.The luxurious furniture.She froze.“…No.”Her eyes widened suddenly.She quickly sat halfway up, then gasped when she realized where she was.“The emperor’s room…?!”She felt heat immediately rise to her face.She quickly grabbed the blanket and pulled it tightly around her body, then began checking herself in clear confusion.Her hands.Her clothes.The blanket.Everything.“I… how did I get here?!”Her heart pounded violently.She remembered the last thing…The slap.The pain.Then darkness.Her breathing became more and more unstable.And at that same moment—“You finally woke up.”Her whole body trembled.She quickly turned.Gabriel was sitting not far from her, looking at her calmly from the beginning.Her face turned even redder.She felt the urge to hide completely

She held the badge between trembling fingers. It was small, embroidered with shining golden thread, bearing the imperial family’s emblem. She felt as if she was holding a death sentence in her hands. “My lady… please reconsider.” She said it one last time, her voice nearly choking. But the palace steward did not seem moved. “Iris, do you think His Majesty’s orders are negotiable?” Iris lowered her head immediately. “No…” “Then it is settled.” The steward placed several files aside and added: “You will be transferred from general cleaning duties to serving only the emperor’s wing.” Iris’s eyes widened. “Only?!” “Yes.” “But… but that’s worse!” The steward raised an eyebrow. “What did you say?” “N-nothing.” The steward sighed as if she was losing patience. “Listen carefully. Being his personal maid does not mean what is in your head.” Iris’s face turned bright red immediately. “There is nothing in my head!” “Hm.” The steward’s gaze was so obvious that Iris wanted