Beth Dutton woke up with a groggy headache, regretting her choices in life—mainly the one where she willingly followed abrown-skinned devil in human form.

Her regret was short-lived asDobby, themost terrifyingly politehouse-elf she had ever seen, walked inholding a silver traywith steaming tea and buttery croissants.

"Good morning, Miss Beth,"Dobby said, bowing like a proper British butler."Your morning tea and snacks are prepared, along with a personalized daily health regimen based on your bodily deficiencies."

Beth sat up groggily."Excuse me, what?"

Dobbynodded seriously."Dobby has also noted your affinity for whiskey, spicy food, and self-destructive tendencies. Therapy appointments can be arranged."

Bethchoked on her tea.

Dobby smiled."Miss Beth must hydrate. The whiskey dehydration from last night has left your kidneys working overtime. Also, Dobby has taken the liberty of listing your potential allergens and adjusting your meals accordingly."

Beth juststared.Was she inheaven or hell?

Aftertwo days of this nonsense,she finally asked,"Alright, what's the deal with Raja? Who the hell is he?"

Dobbyperked up enthusiasticallylike a proud mother talking about her son."My Lord is the future Wizard King, the Supreme Chaos Bringer, the Shadow Monarch of Business, and the Greatest Seducer of Onee-sans."

Beth'ssoul left her body."What the f—"

Dobby ignored her existential crisis."Now, Miss Beth, it is time for your evening tea party with the Queens of Business! Your attire has already been prepared."

Beth hadno ideawhat she had gotten herself into.

Meanwhile, atCharlie Harper's beach house,things werepeaceful.Too peaceful.

Charlie, Alan, and Jake were enjoying aquiet breakfastwhen thefront door burst open.

"FATHER! HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME?!"

Alanchoked on his pancake.

Charliefroze mid-sip of coffee.

Rajastormed into the dining halllike a soap opera protagonist,tears (fake) glistening in his eyes.

"You abandoned me and Mom, only to run away with... him?!"He pointed at Alandramatically.

Alan,confused and terrified,looked at Charlie."WHAT?! WHO EVEN IS HE?!"

Charliedropped his fork."Alan, you downright seduced me."

Alan'sface drained of color."CHARLIE, WHAT THE HELL?!"

Jake blinked."Wait... does that make me the replacement kid?"

Rajaclutched his chest like he'd been stabbed."You replaced me?! With... THIS?"He motioned vaguely at Jake, who nowlooked concerned for his own existence.

Alan was fully panicking."CHARLIE, EXPLAIN TO HIM!"

Charlie just sighed dramatically."Alan, I was weak, and you were irresistible."

Alan's soul left his body."WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?!"

Berta, who had beensilently watching,finallycollapsed on the couch laughing so hard she wheezed.

After anotherfive minutes of Oscar-worthy soap opera nonsense,Rajafinally introduced himself.

"Relax, Alan, I'm just Charlie's adopted nephew."

Alan,finallycatching his breath, muttered,"How did he adopt you."

Raja casually replied"When he was Drunk."

Alan nodding"That actually explains everything."

Later that evening,Juditharrived to pick up Jake.

Unfortunately for her,Rajaanswered the door.

The second hesaw her,heinstantly activated Maximum Sass Mode.

"Oh. It's you. The unworthy woman has arrived."

Judith'sface scrunched up."Excuse me, who the hell are you?"

"I'm Alan's new, handsome, rich boyfriend."

Alanchoked on thin air.

Judithfroze."WHAT?!"

Charlie and Alanpeeked from behind the doorway, watching with pure joy.

Raja smirked."Unlike you, IappreciateAlan. I give him affection, stability, and daily oil massages."

Judithturned purple."ALAN?! WHAT IS THIS NONSENSE?!"

Alan, fully committed to the bit now, sighed and looked dramatically at Raja."Judith, I always thought love was just aboutgiving. But after meeting Raja, I understand it'smutual."

Rajakissed Alan's foreheadandwhispered seductively,"You beautiful soul."

Judithscreamed, grabbed Jake, and RAN.

Jake waved."Bye, Raja!"

Raja grinned."Call meDaddy."

Judithtripped, fell, and ran away faster.

Charlie, Alan, and Rajacollapsed onto the floor, crying with laughter.

That night,Charlie took Raja and Alan to the bar.

A few drinks in,five sorority girlswalked in.

Raja'seyes locked onto one.

Candy.

Heteleported to their table(figuratively) andactivated Maximum Charm Mode™.

"Ladies, the universe has conspired to bring us together. Drinks are on me."

A few drinks later, Rajacasually suggested a beach party.

The girlscheered.

Charlie and Alanstared in shock at the arrangements in the houseasDobby appeared out of thin air (stealthily)and instantly transformed the house into abeachside Drinking paradise.

The partywas legendary.

Rajatook Candy to Rose's houseandachieved his lifelong dreamof athree-way with his crushes.

Meanwhile,Charlie and Alan both somehow ended up in their own three-ways.Rajamay or may not have spiked their drinks with a little something to help them keep up.

Thenext morning, Raja officiallyclaimed Candy as his pet, and shemoved into Rose's house.

Charlie, staring at Raja indisbelief(Knowing he spiked there drinks with something), muttered,"You're either a god... or a demon."

Rajastrolled into Pearson Firm like he owned the place, exuding the confidence of a man who hadnever lost an argument in his life—which, to be fair, was true.

Dressed ina plain white formal shirt, jeans, polished black shoes, and a Casio watch, he lookedso out of place among the sea of overpriced designer suitsthat it wasan immediate office scandal.

Mike Ross,forever the eager puppy of the firm, was the first to confront him.

"Excuse me, sir, but clients aren't allowed in this area."

Rajatilted his head, looking at him like he had just spoken in ancient Latin.

"Client? Who said I was a client?"

By now,the murmurs had begun.Lawyers peeked over their cubicles, whispering theories. Was he a billionaire in disguise? orA delivery guy who got lost?

Donna saw the commotion andfroze in horror.Rajagave her a lookthat clearly said,"Let me have my fun."

The lawyerskept pressing him for credentials.

Rachel Zane,always ready for workplace drama, walked in and sawa crowd forming around the casually-dressed intruder.She frowned and horrified. This had"Damn! They are Fucked"written all over it.

Before she could intervene,Donna held up a hand.

"Wait. Let's see where this goes."

Rajafinally ended the suspense.

"I'm your new recruit."

The officewent dead silent.

Then, all at once:

"WHERE IS YOUR SUIT?!"

"WHO HIRED YOU?!"

"WHY DO YOU LOOK LIKE A COLLEGE KID WHO GOT LOST ON HIS WAY TO CLASS?!"

Raja sighedlike a disappointed father.

"Look, I came here to work, not to impress anyone. Who wears a suit in an office? If courts didn't require them, I wouldn't even wear them there. Waste of fabric, honestly."

The lawyersGASPED.

Mikeclutched his chest.Someone in the backdropped their coffee.

Rachel,realizing how bad this was getting, called Harvey and Litt.This was officially a national emergency.

The questioning continued.

"Where did you study law?"

Raja shrugged."A less popular college."

Moregasps.

"HOW did you get hired then?! Pearson's only takes Harvard and Stanford graduates!"

Rajasmirked.

"Genius with talent for law doesn't need a fancy school certificate. I don't need some overpriced institution's name to prove I can crush you in court."

Now, the lawyers were on the verge of rioting.

Then Harvey Specter and Louis Litt arrived, looking at the situation and the Raja is in the middle.

Donnaexplained everything.

Harvey, on the other hand,looked amused.

Raja saw Harvey andimmediately greeted him like an old drinking buddy.

"Yo! Who's Harvey here? Jessica asked me to meet him."

The lawyerscollectively lost their minds.

Harvey,now entertained, smirked.

"That would be me."

Rajaignored the glaring death threats from the lawyers and walked straight to Donna and Rachel.

Hetook their hands, kissed them lightly, andflirted effortlessly.

"Ladies, allow me to introduce myself—Rudra D. Raja Kumara. I'd love to take you both on a date so you can see what real talent looks like outside of this overpriced law firm."

Donna and Rachelblushed despite themselves.

The lawyerswere ready to throw hands.

Harvey, still smirking, said,"Even though you were recommended by Jessica, I won't ignore that insult to Harvard and Stanford. Take it back, and we'll talk about your job. If not, leave."

The lawyersgrinned, waiting for Raja to surrender.

But Raja? Hesmiled evilly.

"Nope. I don't take it back. In fact, why don't we settle this the proper way? A mock trial—your best two proteges versus me. Loser follows the winner's orders."

Harvey,eyes gleaming with challenge,extended his hand.

"Deal."

And just like that,Pearson's biggest storm had arrived.

Donna, Rachel, and Littall groaned in frustration.

Raja justcracked his knuckles and smiled.

"Let's dance."

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