Aeris had paid someone to monitor Mira's family, which meant he knew exactly where they were relocating. But he planned to give them some space to breathe. Once their lives had settled, that was when he would make his move.
What could hurt a men more than watching their hope rekindle, only to be hurled into the abyss the very next moment?
He would crush their spirit—not once or twice, but relentlessly—until they lost their sanity.
Aeris didn't bear any deep blood feud against the couple, Finn and Amelia, but Mira's wealth and stability were tied to them. As long as the couple lived comfortably, Mira would continue to benefit from their support.
Besides, they weren't worthy of the extra effort it would take to separate them from their daughter just to avoid implicating them in his revenge against Mira.
After all, they were the ones who raised such a selfish and heartless person.
In his past life, Aeris had worked himself to the bone for their daughter and grandson, while the couple enjoyed their retirement—fishing, playing chess, and living without a care in the world.
So now that he was no longer part of their lives, they should swallow the bitter fruit they had nurtured.
There was still a year and a half before his cheap father would meet his accident. Aeris had no intention of changing anything, as they had been practically strangers until then. As the last trace of his filial piety toward his father, he would allow them to enjoy one final year of peaceful life.
Now, Aeris turned his attention elsewhere—toward that doctor friend of Mira's, Rina, the one who had helped fabricate 'Aeris' fake report.
Her self-righteousness in helping her friend had stripped away 'Aeris' confidence, 'his' dignity, and the last shreds of self-worth 'he' had fought to preserve.
More than people like Mira, who was vile to the core, Aeris found people like Rina far more detestable. People like her never believed they were wrong—and even when they were, they would never admit it.
...
Aeris stood on his spacious balcony. The gray sky was as gloomy as his mood.
He was indifferent to most things in life, yet at times he couldn't help but feel empty in this unfamiliar place, so far from the world he had left behind.
He hadn't noticed it at first, but he understood himself well. He had never cared much about others beyond those he considered his own. Yet the emotions of "Aeris" seemed to be affecting him deeply.
They felt like his own memories, as though he had lived them himself. And these feelings were growing stronger every day, as if he was merging with this world's "Aeris."
He didn't know whether it was mere hallucination or if there was something more behind his ordinary life.
The autumn rain began as a gentle drizzle, then quickly grew into a downpour that swept through the city, clearing away its dust and noise—and with it, the restlessness in his heart.
He had already commissioned a private investigator to unearth Rina's secrets. He was determined to uncover every secret hidden behind that face.
The days that followed were peaceful and relaxing. With no financial pressure, Aeris spent his time strolling through the city, trying different restaurants, and even hiring a chef to teach him how to cook.
Today, he finally received an email from the agent he had hired to investigate Rina's life.
The deeper he delved into the report, the more shocking revelations emerged.
Mira hadn't been exaggerating when she told Aeris that Rina was one of the city's top fertility specialists.
As a highly respected gynecologist at Life Private Hospital, Rina oversaw the entire IVF process.
This made it all too easy for her to falsify results.
Fortunately, the agent Aeris had hired was the best in the field and had already uncovered all of her shady dealings.
So, in the previous life it wasn't out of friendship that Rina had aided Mira—it was simply her nature. She was a habitual offender, utterly unworthy of holding such a respectable position.
Aeris leaned back in his chair, tapping the tip of his pen—a habit he had developed whenever something weighed on his mind.
He found himself in a dilemma: should he submit the evidence to the authorities or leak it to the media?
At times like this, he regretted not having hacking skills. If only he had them, he could have handled it himself. But in his past life, he had been so consumed with managing his massive company that there had been no time for anything else.
After careful consideration, he finally made up his mind: he would make her infamous across the country. He was determined to make her the center of attention—the biggest "star"—the subject of public shame—for an entire month.