The dim glow of Caelan’s desk lamp flickered against the pages of his newest obsession—It’s Time to Change the Fate. He leaned back in his chair, half-lidded eyes narrowing as he read the final chapter of the trending web novel.

> > “The villain fell in love with the hero but never spoke of it. In the end, he died alone — hated, misunderstood, unloved.”

>They say villains don't get a happy ending <

Caelan scoffed, tossing his phone onto the bed.

> “Seriously? That’s how it ends? You made him suffer all that time, let him fall in love, only to kill him off without even a confession? Lame.”

He dragged a hand through his midnight-black hair and stood, stretching lazily. His tongue clicked in irritation.

> “And the hero—cold, perfect, untouchable. Aeron Vale. You really didn’t see the villain’s feelings? I’d sue you for emotional blindness.”

His heart ached, for reasons he didn’t understand. The villain’s last look haunted him like a ghost. There was something deeply familiar about it… like a sorrow he’d buried long ago.

But before he could dwell on it, dizziness swept over him like a wave crashing through his skull. The world spun, the floor dropped away, and darkness swallowed him whole.

He woke up with silk against his cheek and sunlight stabbing through tall windows.

> “What the hell…”

Caelan blinked, sitting up in a bed far too luxurious to belong to him. Crimson velvet sheets, carved furniture, gold-rimmed mirrors—

This wasn’t his room. This wasn’t his apartment.

A maid flinched beside the bed, her eyes wide. “Young Master Caelan, y-you're awake? Should I call the physician?”

> Young Master Caelan?

He stood, stumbling to the mirror—and froze.

The reflection staring back wore a silk robe and a bitter expression. Sharp crimson red eyes, high cheekbones, a body too perfect to be real.

> “No. No way.”

Books were stacked beside the bed, and one of them caught his eye. He picked it up, trembling.

> It’s Time to Change the Fate <

> But now... It's Time to Rewrite the Villain's Fate <

Chapter 34 – The Villain's Poisoned Tea

The exact moment when the villain's downfall began.

> “You’ve gotta be kidding me…”

He wasn’t dreaming. He wasn’t hallucinating.

He’d become the villain.

Caelan Veritas—the doomed character who was obsessed with the hero, manipulated by Liora, and fated to die unloved.

> “Of all people… why him?”

He stared out the window, smirking bitterly. “Well then,” he said, voice dripping with cool venom. “If I’m going to be the villain… I’ll rewrite this ending myself.

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👑 Caelan Veritas (Villain / MC)

Eye Color: Crimson Red

Like glowing embers buried in ice, Caelan’s eyes burn with intensity—sharp, seductive, and impossible to ignore. They see through lies, break down facades, and leave people trembling.

Personality:

A charming manipulator with a razor-sharp wit. Cold to most, warm to none—until someone earns it. He’s calculating, dangerous, and always two steps ahead. But beneath the sarcasm and venom lies a past scarred by betrayal… and a heart that was once loved too deeply.

Role in the Original Story:

The tragic villain who died before he could ever confess his feelings to the hero. But not this time.

🛡️ Aeron Vale (Hero / ML)

Eye Color: Golden Hazel

Like sunlight through honey, Aeron’s eyes are soft and noble—steady, honest, and radiating warmth. They disarm with a glance and hold a quiet storm beneath their calm.

Personality:

The cold, principled hero who always chooses duty over desire. He is kind, but distant; loyal, but conflicted. Under his composed surface lies the guilt of old mistakes—and the ache of a love he never understood until it was too late.

Role in the Original Story:

The one the villain loved, the one who never looked back... until he lost him.

🥀 Liora Ashbourne (Villainess / FL)

Eye Color: Warm Amber-Brown eyes

As icy and clear as her intentions, Liora’s gaze is as beautiful as it is deceitful—perfect for hiding poison behind a smile.

Personality:

A master manipulator wrapped in silk and sweetness. She plays the victim with elegance and knows exactly how to twist the truth. She’s the hidden hand behind every major misunderstanding in the original story—and the reason Caelan’s fate was sealed.

Role in the Original Story:

The “innocent” love interest of the hero, and the true villain who destroyed the bond between Caelan and Aeron with whispered lies and well-placed betrayal.

The palace ballroom gleamed like a dream sculpted in gold and glass. Caelan stood at the edge of the crowd, wine in hand, his sharp eyes scanning the room like a hunter tracking prey.

Every noble face wore a mask of civility. Every word was soaked in honey and lies.

And then—

He walked in.

Aeron Vale.

The hero of the story. The golden boy of the Empire.

Hair tousled blonde with hints of golden honey and ash tones. , Golden Hazel eyes , and a presence so commanding it silenced conversations as he passed.

Caelan’s chest tightened. In another life, he admired him from afar. In this one—he was the villain in Aeron's story.

> “So that’s what perfection looks like,” Caelan murmured under his breath. “Still can’t read a room, though.”

He drained his glass, the bitterness of wine matching the bitterness in his throat.

Aeron’s gaze swept over the crowd… and landed on him.

Caelan smirked, leaning toward the table. “Well, this time... I’m not going down so easily.”

> “Don’t look so surprised, We were bound to meet.”

He stepped forward.

Caelan: “Sir Vale. We meet at last. Your reputation precedes you—though I must admit, I expected someone taller.”

Aeron (coldly): “Caelan Veritas. The Prime Minister’s pet. Or was it a snake?”

Caelan (grinning): “Oh, how charming. Did you come up with that insult yourself, or borrow it from your lapdogs?”

Aeron’s eyes narrowed.

> “Careful,” he said, voice cool as steel. “I don’t tolerate threats.”

> “Oh, I’m not threatening you,” Caelan whispered, stepping closer. “I’m flirting with the idea of ruining you.”

Their tension thickened. But no sparks of recognition flashed in Aeron’s eyes.

Caelan studied him with veiled hurt.

> So… you don’t remember me. Not even in this life.

The crowd murmured around them. But in that moment, there was only silence between hero and villain.

Later That Night – Caelan’s Chambers

Caelan stared into the fire, his jaw clenched.

> “He doesn’t remember. That means I really have to start over.”

He looked down at the novel again.

This was the chapter where the villain is framed for treason—with Liora’s help.

He smiled bitterly.

> “Not this time. I won’t play their pawn again.”

He tore out the page and dropped it into the fire.

> “It’s time to write my own story.”

------------------------Main Characters------------------------

Caelan Veritas – The villain (MC). Sharp-tongued, witty, dangerously charming. A master manipulator hiding deep scars and a yearning for love. Now reincarnated into a novel, he’s determined to change his fate.

Aeron Vale – The hero (ML). Cold, noble, emotionally repressed. He once trusted Caelan, but the misunderstandings and betrayal from their past turned them into enemies. Beneath his icy demeanor lies buried affection and regret.

Liora Ashbourne – The (FL). Yet the true villainess. Jealous, cunning, and manipulative. She orchestrated the misunderstandings between Caelan and Aeron in the original story, pitting them against each other to win Aeron’s heart.

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The Ashbourne estate was a fortress of polished stone and prettier lies.

Caelan stepped out of his carriage, draped in obsidian velvet and disdain. His eyes sparkled with amusement as he approached the gilded doors, where Liora waited.

She looked exactly like the novel described:

Cascading auburn curls, a delicate smile, and the soul of a viper.

> So this is the woman who destroyed my life in the last timeline… cute.

“Lord Veritas,” Liora said sweetly, her voice like sugar dissolving in poison. “To what do I owe the honor?”

Caelan (smiling thinly): “Oh, you’ll find I’m full of surprises. I figured it’s time we became friends.”

Her lashes fluttered.

> “Friends?” she echoed.

Caelan: “Enemies are so exhausting, don’t you think? Always plotting. Always watching their backs.”

He leaned in.

Caelan (low voice): “Wouldn’t you rather be on the winning side this time, Liora?”

Liora tilted her head, intrigued.

> He’s not the same. Last time, he was arrogant and loud. This time… calculating.

> Dangerous.

> "They loved the old me because he was quiet and broken. This version bites back." <

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That Evening – At the Royal Gala

Liora was whispering to a noble when Caelan caught her eye.

He lifted a glass and mouthed, “Careful.”

She stiffened.

Her plan to frame him for leaking state secrets — already underway — suddenly felt exposed.

Back in the shadows, Caelan whispered to himself:

> “You turned Aeron against me. You poisoned everything.”

> “But I know your script now, Liora. And I’m burning every page.”

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Mini Flashback – The Past Timeline

Liora had fed Aeron forged letters claiming Caelan was colluding with the enemy.

She sobbed, lied, and cried into Aeron’s arms.

And Aeron, blinded by duty and guilt, believed her.

Caelan had died without even defending himself.

> “Not this time,” Caelan murmured, gripping the edge of the balcony.

> “You’ll see, Aeron. I’m not your villain anymore.”

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> "They believe the one who cries loudest... not the one left bleeding."

> “Even if I rewrite everything… will you still choose her over me?”

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> They say the villain never survives.

But when Caelan Veritas opens his eyes again, he’s determined to rewrite his own story.

In a world of gold-plated lies and scripted tragedies, he was the villian who loved too hard—and died too easily.

Now, reincarnated into the role he once played, he watches the golden hero Aeron Vale stand in his place. The charming manipulator C aelan faces a new script—a web of deceit spun by a white-lotus villainess, false rumors engineered for control, and a hero broken by trust.

Caelan doesn’t want redemption. He wants revenge.

But as old wounds begin to bleed and their shared past flickers to life, he realizes the real story isn’t about misery—it’s about love.

In a world that tried to kill him, can he find the courage to love again—even if the only man who mattered almost broke him?

To Rewrite a Villain’s Fate—where enemies find passion, villains find redemption, and every ending is worth fighting for.