Raja stood frozen outside thePearson's Law Firm, staring at the sign like it had personally insulted him.

He felt like dejavu but quickly composed himself and gave his name at reception.

Then suddenly from the elevator came runningMeghan Markle lookalike(akaRachel Zane).

"Hold on... this isPearson's Law... JessicaPearson...?"

A realization hit him harder than a bludger to the face.

Maya, the ever-sassy system AI, chimed in.

Maya:"Yes, congratulations on finally using that brain of yours. This universe is composed of major TV dramas withHarry Potteras the core reality."

Raja:"WHAT?!"

Maya:"Oh, don't act surprised. You literally recruitedJessica PearsonandJan Levinson, and you didn't even bother checking their full names. You were too busy admiring their intelligence... and other sexy assets."

Raja:"...I feel personally attacked."

Maya:"Good. Maybe you'll start paying attention to details now."

As Raja processed the revelation that he had unknowingly built a billion-dollar empire with two of TV's most powerful businesswomen, a very familiarMeghan Markle lookalike(akaRachel Zane) approached him.

Rachel:"Sir, is there a problem?"

Raja:"Oh, no, just having an existential crisis. Totally normal."

She gave him a strange look but quickly composed herself.

Rachel:"Mr. Specter is expecting you."

The nameHarvey Specterrang in Raja's ears like a divine bell of opportunity. His eyes gleamed.

Raja (to Maya):"This... this is mymoment."

Maya: "Oh no... please, just behave for once."

Raja:"Never."

Raja stepped onto the office floor ofPearson's Law, soaking in the presence ofHarvey Specter, Louis Litt, Donna Paulsen, and Rachel Zane.

Harvey was already sizing him up—calculating, analyzing. Raja smirked. Heknewthat look.

They shook hands, and Rajalocked eyes with Harvey.

Raja:"So, what's your conclusion after analyzing me?"

Harvey's poker face faltered for just a second, but he quickly recovered.

Harvey:"I wasn't analyzing you."

Raja:"Oh, please. I could practically feel the heat from your mental deduction beams. It was like a soft version of Jessica's legendary 'I see through all your lies' stare."

Donna:"Oooooh, he's good."

Harvey smirked but said nothing. Raja waswinning.

They moved to theconference room, whereDonna, Rachel, Louis, and Harveywaited for Raja to spill his story.

Donna:"Alright, mystery man, name, age, family, and how do you know Jessica?"

Raja:"Rudra D. Raja Kumara. Twenty-one. Orphan. And how did I meet Jessica?"

He leaned back dramatically.

"Ah, my fateful 18th birthday in Las Vegas—"

Rachel:"Oh, this is going to be good."

Raja:"I won a jackpot slot forhalf a million dollars."

Collective gasps.

Raja:"Then, like the responsible adult that I definitely was not, I used$10,000to play blackjack the next day and won anotherhalf a million."

Louis:"ARE YOU SERIOUS?!"

Raja:"Nope. I'm Raja."

Donna:"I like him."

Raja:"Then, you'll love this—I got banned from casinos.For being too lucky."

Rachel, Donna, and Louis burst out laughing. Harvey just shook his head in disbelief.

Raja:"So, I went to New York to celebrate my winnings and found Jessica drinking at a bar. Naturally, I used myunquestionable charmto impress her."

Rachel:"Let me guess, she wasn't impressed?"

Raja:"She laughed at me for an hour straight."

Donna cackled.

Raja:"Then the next night, I metJan Levinson, who was drowning her business frustrations in tequila. Tried to cheer her up. Same reaction—uncontrollable laughter."

Louis:"This... this is the greatest origin story I have ever heard."

Raja:"But then... the magic happened. The next morning, I called both of them for breakfast, handed thema million dollars each, and told them:'Use it, invest it, if it makes a profit, cool, if not, don't worry about it.'"

Silence.

Louis:"And they just... took it?"

Raja:"Oh no, first they laughed again. But then, they thought about it forexactly 24 hours, and the next day,Shadow Corporation was born."

Harvey leaned back, arms crossed.

Harvey:"So let me get this straight. You built a billion-dollar empire by gambling, being charming, and giving away money?"

Raja:"Yes. Some people collect stamps, I collectpowerful women."

Donnachoked on her drink.

Rachel:"Excuse me?"

Raja:"Businesswomen! Powerful businesswomen!"

Harvey:"Uh-huh."

Louis was nowfascinated.

Louis:"Where did you go to school?"

Raja:"Ah, you see... I was too busybeing a child geniusto waste time in a university."

Harvey:"Sounds fake."

Raja:"Jessica and Janbannedme from going to law school or business school after I casually solved a$10 billion legal issuein five minutes and created a fullblueprint for a redevelopment project."

Harvey and Louis (simultaneously):"YOU'RE THE ONE WHO DID THAT?!"

Donna and Rachel:"Wait... you're the legal prodigyJessica keeps talking about?!"

Rajabeamed.

Raja:"The one and only. She called metoo dangerousfor the academic world."

Donna:"So, just to be clear,you're an orphan, a multi-millionaire, a business genius, and an expert in law without a degree?"

Raja:"And extremely good-looking."

Louis:"I AM SO MAD RIGHT NOW!"

Harvey:"You're either the luckiest man alive or a con artist."

Raja:"Or both."

Rachel:"So what are you doing in New York now?"

Raja:"Honestly? I was visiting Jane and Jessica they both are in Texas and asked me to tour New York and visit the law firm and check on you guys."

Long silence.

Donna:"...Wait. WHAT?"

Harvey:"You didn't know?"

Raja:"Surprise! Don't worry I wont complain."

Harveyfacepalmed.

Maya (inside Raja's head):"You absolute moron."

Raja:"Well, line up let me read your palm for checking your personality."

Raja:(cracks knuckles dramatically)Alright, peasants—uh, I mean, esteemed legal professionals. Line up! Let me read your palms and reveal your deepest secrets... or at least mildly embarrass you.

Raja:(grabbing Rachel's hand and squinting at her palm)Ah-ha! You're ambitious, but you refuse to ride on your family's coattails. Working hard for that law degree, huh?

Rachel:Wow, that's spot on!

Harvey:[snorting]Oh, please. A five-minute Google search could tell you that.

Raja:(smirking)Harvey, my guy, if you don't zip it, I'll tell everyone what yourlove linesays about your tragic emotional unavailability.

(Harvey crosses his arms but stays silent. Rachel giggles.)

Raja:[grabbing Donna's hand]Oh-ho! Now this is interesting. A people person withgod-tiercommunication skills, manipulative finesse, and an unshakable work ethic. Constantly striving to meet her boss's expectations...

Donna:[smirks]Sounds about right.

Raja:You're basically the puppet master of this firm. If anyone thinks they're in charge, it's only becauseyou let them believe it.

Donna:[winking]You're good.

Harvey:[grumbling]Tell me something Idon'tknow.

Raja:Sure. Her stress lines also say she's been restraining herself from slapping you at leastfive times a day.

Donna:[nods sagely]More like seven.

(Harvey glares. Donna grins.)

Raja:[grabs Louis's hand and gasps dramatically]Oh, boy. This is deep. Everything about you isgreat—except for one tiny issue.

Louis:[eagerly]What? What is it?

Raja:Youdesperatelywant to be number one. But, my friend, fate has placed you in an arena with someone who has better looks, more talent, ridiculous amounts of luck, and, worst of all... bettercommunication skills.

Louis:[horrified]Oh my god, IT'S HARVEY, ISN'T IT?!

Raja:[placing a solemn hand on Louis's shoulder]The stars do not lie, Louis. Yourgreatestenemy... is Harvey's jawline.

Louis:[dramatic whisper]Damn you, Specter.

Harvey:[smugly]Can't argue with destiny.

Raja:My advice? Stop obsessing over being number one, and you'll be the happiest man alive.

Louis:...And if Idon't?

Raja:Then you'll die mad about it.

(Louis gasps in existential crisis.)

Raja:[grinning]And finally, the man of the hour. I already know you don't want to believe anything I say, but for the sake of my audience...

(Harvey reluctantly holds out his hand. Raja stares at it for a long moment before sighing dramatically.)

Raja:Harvey, my guy... God gave youeverything. Talent, looks, charm, luck—literally aplot armor package.

Harvey:[smirking]Sounds accurate so far.

Raja:But here's the problem... Youregois so inflated that you keepcreating your own problemsjust so you can solve them and look cool doing it.

Donna:[muttering]That explains so much.

Raja:And guess what? Your biggest problemhasn't even happened yet. It'll be somethinghuge, caused by no one butYOU.

Harvey:[raising an eyebrow]Oh yeah? And what's that supposed to be?

Raja:[shrugging]No clue. Could be personal, could be professional, could be you betting your entire firm on acoin tossbecause your ego said "Do it, coward."

(Harvey looks mildly alarmed. Donna and Rachel exchange knowing looks.)

Louis:[smirking]Maybe it'll be losing tome.

Raja:[pats Louis on the head]That's adorable. No.

Raja:Well, folks, that concludes today'sMystical Palm-Reading Extravaganza™. Tips aremandatory, and I accept 100$ notes only, high-end whiskey, andexorbitantly expensive suits.

Harvey:[folding arms]Not happening.

Raja:[grinning]That's fine. I'll just telleveryonethat your fate line suggests you'll end upmarried to Louis.

Louis:[choking]WHAT?!

Harvey:[horrified]ABSOLUTELY NOT!

(Donna cackles. Rachel is in tears laughing. Raja bows and exits like a king.)

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