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Chapter 152 – The Shadow of Farewell & Bharath's New Plan
Mirnaa woke before dawn, the sky outside still deep indigo.
Vikram slept soundly beside her, arm loose around her waist, breath even and calm. She watched him for a long moment,
the lines of worry softened in sleep, the man who had always protected her now looking vulnerable.
She slipped out of bed quietly. She moved to the kitchen to prepare coffee before bathing.
Swathi was already there — sleeves rolled up, chopping onions, the stove lit, the smell of fresh tadka filling the air.
Mirnaa paused in the doorway — surprised.
Swathi looked up — smiled gently.
“I’m sorry,” she said. “I’ve been bossing around you guys…felt bad that you always cook for me.. how long will you cook alone here?
so....
I will cook today. Tell me what Vikram likes.”
Mirnaa managed a smile — but inside, her thoughts churned.
Last day I had a thought… Swathi could be better for Vikram. Given Krish’s condition… Swathi will eventually end up single. Now with Vikram, both can have a chance. And yes… it’s better for her to know his likes and dislikes.
Like a manager transferring knowledge to the next-level employee while handing over the role.
Mirnaa stepped forward — voice soft.
“He likes strong coffee — no sugar. Idli with sambar, but extra curry leaves in the tempering.
Prawn curry on Sundays… but only if it’s not too spicy.”
Swathi nodded — absorbing every word.
Mirnaa continued — casual, almost detached — listing his favorites, how he liked his tea, his preferred side dishes.
She didn’t say why she was telling her. She just did.
Mirna took a bath dressed neatly and got ready for the shop.. she had important things to do..
She was giving final touches in the mirror in her bed room. and as the sun rays in, vikram moved his eyes.
Vikram woke up he was surprised to see Mirnaa already dressed and ready.
“I’m leaving for the electronics shop,” she said — quick kiss on his cheek. “See you later.”
She left before he could ask why so early.
Vikram felt odd.
The night before — her kiss on his chest, the tear — had been close, intimate.
But now she seemed to be maintaining a distance. He wasn’t sure why he got that feeling.
He tried to shake it off — but his mind was already spinning.
Searching for Aadharsh — no sign. Bharath missing.
Too many unexpected happenings. His head spun.
T. Nagar Electronic Shop – Mid-Morning
Mirnaa sat again with Mohan — this time more determined.
“anna… I need a private detective. Someone discreet. Can you arrange?”
Mohan looked concerned — but nodded.
“I know one. Reliable. but he is costlier, an ex cop, he can pull anything without even a trace.”
He made a call — gave her the number.
Mirnaa took it — deep in thought.
She realized: Aadharsh — the enemy of Krish and Vikram — may attack Vikram anytime.
For some reason, Bharath was also following Vikram. She wasn’t sure if Aadharsh and Bharath were a team or if Bharath had a different purpose.
Before she leaves Vikram forever, she decided to make sure he was safe — with no threats.
She transferred a few lakhs from the company account to the detective — asked Mohan to note it as “donations.”
Mohan nodded — no questions.
Detective James — a lean man in his 40s, sharp eyes — met her outside the shop.
She gave him three photos: Vikram, Bharath, Aadharsh.
“Follow them. Get me details. Especially Bharath — where he goes, who he meets. And Aadharsh… if you can find him at all.”
James nodded.
James laughed knowingly,
This guy is son of popular person i know him, if my memory is right
he is already hiding,
Not much on Aadharsh — he’s a ghost. But I’ll try.”
Mirna surprised.
how did you know them
James said, i said he is popular, his father.. is apopular person Sekaran.
Mirna knows the connection but she is not aware sekaran could be this popular like a detective cop cirlces know him already.
He excused and went back..
He started his bike — began his duty.
Somewhere in Chennai – Secluded Space – Same Day
Aadharsh and Bharath met in a quiet, shaded warehouse, two chairs, a table, and silence until Bharath spoke.
“What have you decided?” Aadharsh asked — calm, almost polite.
Bharath leaned back — eyes hard.
“I understand you want to take revenge on Vikram, i also understand you left me free so that i will be a took in your quest to revenge. but why in a legal way? You could have just finished him off like you tried on Krish.”
Aadharsh smiled — thin, patient.
Let me answer it, a right question...
“I actually wanted to do Vikram the way Krish has been dealt with. But the issue is… no one knows who the real Shadow King is. We all assumed it was Krish — months back. When he was bedridden, his empire still ran.
Then they say it’s Vikram.
I still could not believe vikram is a shadow king.. he may not be, they still play games?! If vikram is real shadow king why krish had that mask when i attacked him?
And another point , Imagine…
Im going to deal with Vikram the same way as Krish. Tomorrow if he’s no more or bedridden — can you assure me no one will appear suddenly claim them as shadow king of empire and continues the business?”
He leaned forward.
“My dad Sekaran had so many trustworthy allies and well-wishers.
When a driver like Vikram can act as Shadow King… imagine about others.”
Bharath was intrigued.
“So what’s your actual plan?”
Aadharsh’s voice dropped.
I changed my target, earlier i believe if i take down the person, i can gain strength in my business. but thats not the case.. so i changed the tearget, - now my target is the empire — not the person.
But to hurt the empire, the current holder should be punished. For example… you work with me and grab information on their empire. The information will be used to make cops arrest Vikram. You will also do some traps for Vikram make necessary move to spoil it. The proof should be so solid — file him under multiple sections. Once this is done, the empire will be exposed to the public. There will be outrage. Government agencies will try damage control and permanently restrict this type of business.
Bharath asked, doing so will affect our business as well right
Aadaharsh smiled, yes
Along with them, we will also face backlash — no logistics will happen.
But i have alternate plan
On the day Vikram is pushed into legal trouble by us, I will make sure to steal all loads from their place. Clients will panic. They will ask for supply — government agencies already cut it. And that is when I will pitch them ... after months — thrice the price demand - supply formula.
I will regain my empire while Vikram and his empire and unknown Shadow King can never come back. That’s the idea.”
Bharath shook his head — impressed.
Aadharsh watched him.
“So… deal?”
Bharath looked at him — eyes calculating.
“I need to revenge Vikram. But I’m tired of it.
I want to expose him for what he did with my feelings and Manya.
Now I lack the purpose of life.
I’m sure that I will punish Vikram.
But I have different thoughts running in the mind.
I don’t want to commit anything with you for now.
But let me promise you — I will grab some proofs. I already following him…
Aadharsh nodded.
after a pause... the word purpose Striked Adarsh, Then he smirked.
“You have a purpose there, right?
Bharath blinked.
He smoothly said
Mirna? His wife?”
Bharath looked at him and then said, “Yes, that’s the only purpose i'm sub consiously thinking now…
I’m just thinking...... to get back to that purpose... earlier I had a lover mask.
“This time I’m just figuring out which mask I should wear.”
Aadharsh watched him — silent, patient, the smirk on his face softening into something almost approving.
Bharath leaned forward slightly — elbows on knees, voice dropping.
“I need to expose Vikram before Mirnaa. That would be brutal.
Let her see exactly what kind of man he really is — the lies, the shadows, the empire built on secrets, the henchman/rowdy, the affairs he had in secret.. She’ll shatter. She’ll hate him. And when she does…”
He trailed off — eyes distant, imagining it.
“But after that? She wouldn’t trust me either. Not after everything I did before.
but i need to think a lot?
With no future with Manya… what’s the role of Mirnaa in my life now?”
Adhaarsh looked at him ... he saw his pain, he let him to continue speaking
Im a wounded man, i m hurt, angry, hollowed out by betrayal after betrayal. Manya had played me for Vikram. Looking now, it was Vikram who had tricked me and won the game, (Aadaharsh is not sure what game he was telling... but bharath knows it was Vikram and Manya' together made a plan that made him ran away from the night when he was consuming his affair with mirnaa.. he realise how Mirnaa would have felt hurt when he jumped from the place, when he took back his penis after inserting half, leaving her in anger and turmoil.. she would have hurted his mind played)... I had only one friend i lost him .. Rishi had thrown me out. If i get what i needed from Manya, i would'nt havee gone to her!
Even my own reflection felt foreign.
After 10 minutes pause and silence.. Bharath looked determined..
He looked up — eyes locking with Aadharsh’s.
“I decided to split Bharath and Mirnaa permanently,” he said — voice flat, final.
“Not just break her heart. Break the bond completely.
I dont care, if mirnaa would look back at me, but i will Make sure she never looks back at him.”
Aadharsh raised an eyebrow — intrigued.
So thats the final revenge for you?
Bharath said no ...I have more brutal way.. a lesson for him
“And how do you plan to do that?”
Bharath’s smile returned, slow, cold, dangerous.
“I want Vikram to face the same scenario I did — wife scheming with another man.
Let him feel the knife in his back. Let him watch Mirnaa turn against him, plot with someone else… with me.”
He leaned back — the idea solidifying.
“Let me make Mirnaa scheme along with me to get his empire crushed. I will use her anger — turn it into purpose.
That purpose into hate. And the hate… into revenge.”
He paused — letting the words settle.
Aadharsh studied him for a long moment — then nodded slowly.
So you mean... first you split them, then you and she will join together and crush his empire..?
Bharath smirked and said yes.
He stood — brushing dust from his shirt. and continued
But
“I’ll need time to approach her carefully. She’s smart.
Suspicious. But she’s also hurting. Lonely. I know how to play that.”
Aadharsh rose too — extending a hand.
“Then we have a deal. You get Mirnaa. I get the empire. Vikram gets… nothing.”
Bharath shook it — grip firm.
Aadharsh mocked, so what mask you are wearing?
“Nothing at all.”
He turned to leave — mind already spinning with the plan.
The mask is gone, Bharath gonna approach without mask. he is gonig to be himself..
And this time — it would fit perfectly.
Mirnaa woke before dawn, the sky outside still deep indigo.
Vikram slept soundly beside her, arm loose around her waist, breath even and calm. She watched him for a long moment,
the lines of worry softened in sleep, the man who had always protected her now looking vulnerable.
She slipped out of bed quietly. She moved to the kitchen to prepare coffee before bathing.
Swathi was already there — sleeves rolled up, chopping onions, the stove lit, the smell of fresh tadka filling the air.
Mirnaa paused in the doorway — surprised.
Swathi looked up — smiled gently.
“I’m sorry,” she said. “I’ve been bossing around you guys…felt bad that you always cook for me.. how long will you cook alone here?
so....
I will cook today. Tell me what Vikram likes.”
Mirnaa managed a smile — but inside, her thoughts churned.
Last day I had a thought… Swathi could be better for Vikram. Given Krish’s condition… Swathi will eventually end up single. Now with Vikram, both can have a chance. And yes… it’s better for her to know his likes and dislikes.
Like a manager transferring knowledge to the next-level employee while handing over the role.
Mirnaa stepped forward — voice soft.
“He likes strong coffee — no sugar. Idli with sambar, but extra curry leaves in the tempering.
Prawn curry on Sundays… but only if it’s not too spicy.”
Swathi nodded — absorbing every word.
Mirnaa continued — casual, almost detached — listing his favorites, how he liked his tea, his preferred side dishes.
She didn’t say why she was telling her. She just did.
Mirna took a bath dressed neatly and got ready for the shop.. she had important things to do..
She was giving final touches in the mirror in her bed room. and as the sun rays in, vikram moved his eyes.
Vikram woke up he was surprised to see Mirnaa already dressed and ready.
“I’m leaving for the electronics shop,” she said — quick kiss on his cheek. “See you later.”
She left before he could ask why so early.
Vikram felt odd.
The night before — her kiss on his chest, the tear — had been close, intimate.
But now she seemed to be maintaining a distance. He wasn’t sure why he got that feeling.
He tried to shake it off — but his mind was already spinning.
Searching for Aadharsh — no sign. Bharath missing.
Too many unexpected happenings. His head spun.
T. Nagar Electronic Shop – Mid-Morning
Mirnaa sat again with Mohan — this time more determined.
“anna… I need a private detective. Someone discreet. Can you arrange?”
Mohan looked concerned — but nodded.
“I know one. Reliable. but he is costlier, an ex cop, he can pull anything without even a trace.”
He made a call — gave her the number.
Mirnaa took it — deep in thought.
She realized: Aadharsh — the enemy of Krish and Vikram — may attack Vikram anytime.
For some reason, Bharath was also following Vikram. She wasn’t sure if Aadharsh and Bharath were a team or if Bharath had a different purpose.
Before she leaves Vikram forever, she decided to make sure he was safe — with no threats.
She transferred a few lakhs from the company account to the detective — asked Mohan to note it as “donations.”
Mohan nodded — no questions.
Detective James — a lean man in his 40s, sharp eyes — met her outside the shop.
She gave him three photos: Vikram, Bharath, Aadharsh.
“Follow them. Get me details. Especially Bharath — where he goes, who he meets. And Aadharsh… if you can find him at all.”
James nodded.
James laughed knowingly,
This guy is son of popular person i know him, if my memory is right
he is already hiding,
Not much on Aadharsh — he’s a ghost. But I’ll try.”
Mirna surprised.
how did you know them
James said, i said he is popular, his father.. is apopular person Sekaran.
Mirna knows the connection but she is not aware sekaran could be this popular like a detective cop cirlces know him already.
He excused and went back..
He started his bike — began his duty.
Somewhere in Chennai – Secluded Space – Same Day
Aadharsh and Bharath met in a quiet, shaded warehouse, two chairs, a table, and silence until Bharath spoke.
“What have you decided?” Aadharsh asked — calm, almost polite.
Bharath leaned back — eyes hard.
“I understand you want to take revenge on Vikram, i also understand you left me free so that i will be a took in your quest to revenge. but why in a legal way? You could have just finished him off like you tried on Krish.”
Aadharsh smiled — thin, patient.
Let me answer it, a right question...
“I actually wanted to do Vikram the way Krish has been dealt with. But the issue is… no one knows who the real Shadow King is. We all assumed it was Krish — months back. When he was bedridden, his empire still ran.
Then they say it’s Vikram.
I still could not believe vikram is a shadow king.. he may not be, they still play games?! If vikram is real shadow king why krish had that mask when i attacked him?
And another point , Imagine…
Im going to deal with Vikram the same way as Krish. Tomorrow if he’s no more or bedridden — can you assure me no one will appear suddenly claim them as shadow king of empire and continues the business?”
He leaned forward.
“My dad Sekaran had so many trustworthy allies and well-wishers.
When a driver like Vikram can act as Shadow King… imagine about others.”
Bharath was intrigued.
“So what’s your actual plan?”
Aadharsh’s voice dropped.
I changed my target, earlier i believe if i take down the person, i can gain strength in my business. but thats not the case.. so i changed the tearget, - now my target is the empire — not the person.
But to hurt the empire, the current holder should be punished. For example… you work with me and grab information on their empire. The information will be used to make cops arrest Vikram. You will also do some traps for Vikram make necessary move to spoil it. The proof should be so solid — file him under multiple sections. Once this is done, the empire will be exposed to the public. There will be outrage. Government agencies will try damage control and permanently restrict this type of business.
Bharath asked, doing so will affect our business as well right
Aadaharsh smiled, yes
Along with them, we will also face backlash — no logistics will happen.
But i have alternate plan
On the day Vikram is pushed into legal trouble by us, I will make sure to steal all loads from their place. Clients will panic. They will ask for supply — government agencies already cut it. And that is when I will pitch them ... after months — thrice the price demand - supply formula.
I will regain my empire while Vikram and his empire and unknown Shadow King can never come back. That’s the idea.”
Bharath shook his head — impressed.
Aadharsh watched him.
“So… deal?”
Bharath looked at him — eyes calculating.
“I need to revenge Vikram. But I’m tired of it.
I want to expose him for what he did with my feelings and Manya.
Now I lack the purpose of life.
I’m sure that I will punish Vikram.
But I have different thoughts running in the mind.
I don’t want to commit anything with you for now.
But let me promise you — I will grab some proofs. I already following him…
Aadharsh nodded.
after a pause... the word purpose Striked Adarsh, Then he smirked.
“You have a purpose there, right?
Bharath blinked.
He smoothly said
Mirna? His wife?”
Bharath looked at him and then said, “Yes, that’s the only purpose i'm sub consiously thinking now…
I’m just thinking...... to get back to that purpose... earlier I had a lover mask.
“This time I’m just figuring out which mask I should wear.”
Aadharsh watched him — silent, patient, the smirk on his face softening into something almost approving.
Bharath leaned forward slightly — elbows on knees, voice dropping.
“I need to expose Vikram before Mirnaa. That would be brutal.
Let her see exactly what kind of man he really is — the lies, the shadows, the empire built on secrets, the henchman/rowdy, the affairs he had in secret.. She’ll shatter. She’ll hate him. And when she does…”
He trailed off — eyes distant, imagining it.
“But after that? She wouldn’t trust me either. Not after everything I did before.
but i need to think a lot?
With no future with Manya… what’s the role of Mirnaa in my life now?”
Adhaarsh looked at him ... he saw his pain, he let him to continue speaking
Im a wounded man, i m hurt, angry, hollowed out by betrayal after betrayal. Manya had played me for Vikram. Looking now, it was Vikram who had tricked me and won the game, (Aadaharsh is not sure what game he was telling... but bharath knows it was Vikram and Manya' together made a plan that made him ran away from the night when he was consuming his affair with mirnaa.. he realise how Mirnaa would have felt hurt when he jumped from the place, when he took back his penis after inserting half, leaving her in anger and turmoil.. she would have hurted his mind played)... I had only one friend i lost him .. Rishi had thrown me out. If i get what i needed from Manya, i would'nt havee gone to her!
Even my own reflection felt foreign.
After 10 minutes pause and silence.. Bharath looked determined..
He looked up — eyes locking with Aadharsh’s.
“I decided to split Bharath and Mirnaa permanently,” he said — voice flat, final.
“Not just break her heart. Break the bond completely.
I dont care, if mirnaa would look back at me, but i will Make sure she never looks back at him.”
Aadharsh raised an eyebrow — intrigued.
So thats the final revenge for you?
Bharath said no ...I have more brutal way.. a lesson for him
“And how do you plan to do that?”
Bharath’s smile returned, slow, cold, dangerous.
“I want Vikram to face the same scenario I did — wife scheming with another man.
Let him feel the knife in his back. Let him watch Mirnaa turn against him, plot with someone else… with me.”
He leaned back — the idea solidifying.
“Let me make Mirnaa scheme along with me to get his empire crushed. I will use her anger — turn it into purpose.
That purpose into hate. And the hate… into revenge.”
He paused — letting the words settle.
Aadharsh studied him for a long moment — then nodded slowly.
So you mean... first you split them, then you and she will join together and crush his empire..?
Bharath smirked and said yes.
He stood — brushing dust from his shirt. and continued
But
“I’ll need time to approach her carefully. She’s smart.
Suspicious. But she’s also hurting. Lonely. I know how to play that.”
Aadharsh rose too — extending a hand.
“Then we have a deal. You get Mirnaa. I get the empire. Vikram gets… nothing.”
Bharath shook it — grip firm.
Aadharsh mocked, so what mask you are wearing?
“Nothing at all.”
He turned to leave — mind already spinning with the plan.
The mask is gone, Bharath gonna approach without mask. he is gonig to be himself..
And this time — it would fit perfectly.
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