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Chapter 10 - Chapter 9: The $5 Billion Shockwave

After his week-long romantic escape with Nicole Kidman, Shivraj returned to business with renewed focus and a new target in mind: Nvidia.

Without hesitation, he instructed his assistant to prepare a $5 billion investment in Nvidia through his private company, Royal Investments International. The order was executed swiftly. In less than 48 hours, the funds were cleared, legal frameworks aligned, and the media got wind of it:

"Mysterious Billionaire Invests $5 Billion in Nvidia."

What began as speculation soon exploded into a media storm.

The Wall Street Journal, Time, BusinessWeek, Bloomberg, and even international financial magazines covered the story. Headlines read:

"Who is Shivraj? Billionaire Tycoon Dominating Silicon Valley."

His name was suddenly everywhere. But the headlines weren't just about money.

Journalists and investigators began digging deeper—and what they found astonished them.

Shivraj, barely 18 years old, already held three double degrees—in Business, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering—from elite institutions. Private records confirmed his enrollment under exceptional student status. He had reportedly passed all programs at record speeds through private tutoring, accelerated modules, and special access programs.

The business world was stunned.

Analysts scrambled to compile his investment timeline:

Strategic pre-launch stake in Google with 45% ownership.

Acquired 45% equity in Amazon, complete with a 10-year business plan delivered directly to Jeff Bezos.

Took full control of Apple Inc., installing Steve Jobs as CEO and reviving the brand.

Formed Royal Investments International, now managing assets exceeding $50 billion.

And now: a staggering $5 billion commitment to Nvidia, aimed at securing dominance in AI and graphics technology.

But beyond his finances, the public fascination took another turn—his appearance.

Magazine covers featuring his portraits began selling out. With a regal face, piercing blue eyes, and a physique like a Roman sculpture, he wasn't just a billionaire—he looked like the embodiment of power and allure.

Life Magazine declared:

"Shivraj—Brains, Billions, and Beauty."

Women across America and Europe wrote letters to magazines asking if he was single. Designers offered to dress him for free. Hollywood casting agents joked he should skip business and start acting.

The buzz grew louder when the Nicole Kidman rumor broke. Photographs of them dining together, entering a hotel, and vacationing at a private villa in Hawaii were circulated through tabloids and celebrity magazines.

A gossip column in the Los Angeles Times described him as:

"The Billionaire Heartthrob—Smart, Silent, and Scandalous."

Nicole Kidman herself gave a single quote in an interview:

"He's unlike anyone I've ever met—confident, elegant, and absolutely brilliant."

That alone created a media frenzy.

Even without social media, the world was watching. Radio talk shows speculated about his origins. TV anchors ran special segments on his meteoric rise. Newspapers published daily stories, and financial circles were buzzing with theories:

"Is he a royal in hiding?"

"Is he a government plant?"

"Is Shivraj the next Rockefeller?"

Then came the formal public statement he gave to BusinessWeek:

"I'm not here to follow the market—I'm here to shape the future. I invest not in companies, but in possibilities."

It was short, elegant, and powerful. Business schools began citing it in lectures.

Back at Nvidia, executives were stunned by the magnitude of the investment. Some had doubts—until they reviewed his track record. Their internal projections now included Shivraj's backing, with plans to massively expand into AI, gaming, and GPU tech.

Nvidia's valuation jumped overnight.

Tech insiders and venture capitalists acknowledged one truth—Shivraj's involvement meant credibility. His instincts, his vision, and his timing were perfect.

He was no longer just another investor.

He was the investor.

In quiet circles, CEOs and founders began calling him the "Golden Visionary." Some joked that he was like Midas—everything he touched turned to gold. Others said he was the reincarnation of a legendary financier, too wise and composed for someone so young.

Reporters even unearthed an old quote from Steve Jobs during a private conversation:

"Shivraj thinks ten years ahead. The rest of us are catching up to his yesterday."

Wall Street analysts began adjusting their forecasts based on Shivraj's moves. His investment in Nvidia triggered a surge of institutional confidence. Mutual funds, hedge funds, and private equity firms followed suit. Nvidia's shares soared.

But not everyone celebrated. Some critics called it dangerous for one man to influence so many key tech companies. Debates broke out in universities, think tanks, and editorial columns. Could he be monopolizing innovation? Was there a risk of centralizing too much power in one vision?

Shivraj, however, remained distant from the noise.

He was already working in silence—crafting plans for AI chips, advanced software ecosystems, and international R&D centers. To him, this was more than profit. It was about preparing humanity for the future.

One reporter from The Economist concluded:

"While others look for returns, Shivraj looks for revolutions."

And perhaps that's why the public adored him. Because he wasn't loud. He wasn't arrogant. He wasn't desperate for attention. He moved like a king—silent, sharp, and strategic.

With just a handful of months, Shivraj had gone from obscurity to legend:

He'd reshaped Silicon Valley.

He'd revived dying tech giants.

And he'd done it all under the age of 20.

But while the world speculated and celebrated, Shivraj remained calm, quiet, and composed—his mind already turning to his next move.

Because in his heart, he knew:

This was just the beginning.

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