In every story where a man rises quietly,
There's always a group that doesn't believe he deserves it.
Not rivals.Not enemies.But the ones who once ignored him.
And now?
They couldn't look away.
It happened at a private fundraising gala in Hyderabad.Hosted by one of the nation's most powerful luxury conglomerates, the event was invite-only — champagne politics, dressed-up charity, and soft war between elites.
And as always....Nishanth didn't want to attend.
But he did.Because the event wasn't about money.
It was about something far riskier: influence over education policy.
Xylon had just completed its 300th rural learning center and someone — somewhere — didn't like that.
That night, he walked in quietly.Black suit. No bodyguards.
One feather-shaped lapel pin.
The hall turned silent for a beat.Not because he was loud.But because everyone had heard the stories.
And none of them had ever seen him this close.
She spotted him across the room.
Ananya Jain.
Daughter of a media baron,Panel judge on a national business show.
And the same girl who once mocked Nishanth during a college pitch competition:
"Nice dream, boy. Now go learn how real money works."
He had never forgotten.But he had never replied either.
Until tonight.
She walked up with a camera team casually floating nearby.Dressed in emerald silk.
Holding two flutes of champagne.
"Well, well... the famous Spend King finally decides to show up. I thought you preferred working in basements."
"Basements make good foundations," Nishanth replied calmly.
She laughed.
"Still as sharp as I remember. How about we do a quick on-the-spot interview? My team's here. Let's show the world you're more than a ghost story."
He looked at the camera.Then back at her.
"You don't want that."
"Why not? Scared to be seen?"
"No.I just don't want the world to see what happens...when those who mocked ask to stand beside."
The room froze.Even the host noticed.
Ananya tried to recover.
"Oh come on, Nishanth. It's a new era. We all grow, right?"
"I grew.You just changed seats."
She smirked.
"Fine. Then join our new education initiative. We've got partnerships across three continents. I'm sure your... learning centers could use support."
She handed over a branded folder.He opened it.Scanned the page.And quietly said:
"You want to privatize digital classrooms with a 400% markup."
She froze.
He continued:
"You want to turn rural children into customers instead of giving them power."
"That's business, Nishanth."
"No.That's theft — wrapped in ribbon."
Ananya's smile faded and the camera caught it.
He handed the folder back.
"If you really care about education, try this:
Go to any of my schools and sit in silence for ten minutes.
The children will teach you what humility feels like."
Then he walked away.
The clip went viral.
Posted by a random journalist in the hall.
Leaked within hours.
The caption read:
"When the Rich Tried to Trap Him....
He Taught Them What Class Really Means."
Supriya watched the clip on her phone the next morning.
She smiled to herself.
"He never needed revenge.
He just needed one conversation."
Back at Xylon HQ, Adarsh briefed him.
"Sir... the Jain family's PR team is scrambling. They've offered to donate ₹5 crore in your name to regain reputation."
Nishanth replied:
"Tell them to donate it to silence."
That night, Nishanth opened the system.
[SOCIAL DEFENSE MODE: TRIGGERED]
Attempted Image Hijack: Blocked
Attempted Emotional Trap: Deflected
Influence Gain: +3% (Elite Sector)
Suggested Action: Accept or Decline Public Apology Offer?
He tapped:
Decline
Then typed:
*"I don't want apologies.
I want reform."*
The viral clip caused more than just embarrassment.It ignited an old game.
One that rich, prideful circles had mastered.
If you can't beat a man in public... seduce him in private.
Her name was Ritika Kapoor.Daughter of a luxury airline magnate.
Famous for her curated Instagram activism and headline-grabbing fashion walks.
But behind the scenes?
She was a shark.Trained to spot rising men early.Approach quietly and claim them before they got too big to control.
She'd tried with startup CEOs.
Crypto boys.Even sons of ministers.
But none held public affection like Nishanth.
So when she watched his viral clip dismantling Ananya's offer, she didn't laugh.
She got curious.
"He's not chasing power.
That means,it'll be fun to make him fall."
She didn't slide into DMs.Didn't send PR offers.She flew straight to Hyderabad.
Walked into a Xylon-sponsored climate summit.Got herself invited to the VIP lounge.
And waited.
He noticed her, of course.But he didn't react.
That made her smile.
"Unbothered boys are the easiest to trigger."
She approached during tea break.
Wearing muted colors , not her usual bright red.
Fake humility. Genuine bait.
"Mr. Nishanth, pleasure. I'm Ritika. Big admirer of your education work."
"Appreciate it," he replied coolly.
"I've been researching hybrid sustainability models in urban youth sectors. Would love to share thoughts sometime."
He raised an eyebrow.
"Most people like you prefer sharing press releases, not thoughts."
"Touché," she grinned.
"But I don't have a camera crew here."
She expected him to get awkward.
Instead, he just sipped his tea.
"If you want to talk about education, book a meeting."
"And if I want to know you, not your schools?"
He met her gaze.
"Then walk into one of my schools.
Teach for a day.
If you still want to talk after that—I'll listen."
She blinked.
No man had ever flipped her script that fast.
Not with ego.
But with boundaries.
The next morning, she actually did it.
Ritika Kapoor walked into a rural Xylon school, makeup-free, dressed like a volunteer.
Taught two sessions.Ate with the kids.
Even sat on the dusty floor.
And at 4:00 PM, she wrote one line on the chalkboard before leaving:
**"Today, I didn't feel rich.
I felt.....real."**
That evening, she messaged him again.
No emojis. No flirt.
Just:
"I understand why you stay silent now.
The noise... ruins the gift."
He replied:
"Good.Now go build something worth hearing."
She didn't chase further.Because even her ego recognized:
**You don't trap men like him.
You either evolve....
Or get exposed.**
The world kept whispering stories.
"Spend King rejects billionaire daughters."
"First he breaks their PR, now he breaks their pride."
"Is he untouchable, or just uninterested?"
But Nishanth didn't reply.He just kept building.
That week, a random tweet went viral:
"Rich girls trying to claim the Spend King is the biggest compliment to his silence."
#HeCanSpendButWontFall
At Xylon, Adarsh smirked during briefing.
"Sir, the women who once ignored you are now forming reform clubs."
"Then they're finally becoming useful."
SYSTEM UPDATE – SOCIAL ROMANCE DEFENSE: AUTO MODE
Emotional seduction attempt: Neutralized
Target deflected with values
Result: Female audience trust +8%
Fan sentiment: "He's the man who can't be bought — not even with beauty."
Would you like to issue a public message?
No.
Then typed:
*"Romance isn't a reward.
It's a responsibility.
And right now...
I'm married to mission."*
To be continued...