Chapter 904: Epilogue!

The morning sun bathed the Davis Manor in a warm golden glow, highlighting the grandeur of the estate. In the wake of last night's celebration, several servants moved about the grounds, tidying up the remnants of the festivities. The echoes of laughter and clinking glasses from the night before had faded, replaced by the quiet bustle of cleanup.

Inside the villa, in a room known as the "Hall of Honors," Martin Davis stood before a gleaming, custom-made display case. Elizabeth, ever by his side, handed him the coveted Oscar statuette. With deliberate care, Martin placed the iconic gold figure inside the case. The soft click of the base settling on the glass shelf was like a final note of triumph.

Lily, their assistant, stepped forward with a newly engraved copper nameplate. She delicately positioned it next to the Oscar, which was still gleaming from its recent victory. The plaque bore a simple yet powerful inscription: 'Best Director, 89th Academy Awards'.

Martin closed the glass door with a satisfied nod, locking away yet another symbol of his success.

"There are so many trophies this season," Elizabeth commented, her eyes wandering to a larger display case dominating the room. It held hundreds of awards, each gleaming with significance.

The sheer number was staggering. Nearly five hundred trophies, each representing a milestone in Martin's career, filled the case. Since the fall, as award season kicked off in North America, Martin had been unstoppable. With every film festival and critics' gathering, he amassed accolades at a staggering pace.

Lily, ever eager to capture the moment, pulled out her phone. "I'll take a video and share it on social media," she said, her fingers already tapping at the screen.

"Go ahead," Martin replied with a nonchalant shrug, accustomed to the endless public fascination with his life.

As Elizabeth and Martin stepped out of the honor room, Lily began snapping pictures from every angle. The camera lingered on the Oscar statuettes, particularly the ones that had made headlines: Best Supporting Actor, two for Best Actor, and now, Best Director. A Cannes Film Festival award gleamed alongside them, each trophy telling a chapter of his Hollywood journey.

Though Martin's Oscar for Best Picture had been given to the production company, the sheer number of other awards, from Golden Globes to Saturn Awards, seemed to cement his dominance in Hollywood. Critics' Awards, MTV trophies, and People's Choice Awards filled the shelves. It was clear: Martin Davis wasn't just part of Hollywood, he was at its very peak.

After finishing the video, Lily uploaded it to Instagram, where it would undoubtedly go viral within minutes. She then hurried to join Martin and Elizabeth, who were discussing their upcoming plans for a well-earned break. A global tour was on the horizon, a whirlwind adventure across continents that would carry Martin far from the relentless media storm that continued to swirl around him.

Though the Oscars had come to a close, the media frenzy showed no signs of slowing. Headlines blared Martin's name in every corner of the world:

"Unprecedented! Martin Davis Becomes First to Win Both Best Actor and Best Director at the Oscars."

"Martin Davis Shines with Best Director and Best Picture for 'Joker' A Well-Deserved Win!"

"The First to Achieve Four Oscars! Three for Acting, One for Directing. Is There Anything Martin Davis Can't Do?"

Beneath the surface of these grand announcements, the tabloids and entertainment outlets buzzed with a mix of admiration and speculation. 'Vanity Fair' had just released their Oscar edition, featuring Martin prominently at the center of the winners' photo. Alongside, the magazine included an almost romantic ode to his rise:

"From humble beginnings to the highest-paid actor in Hollywood, Martin Davis has broken box office records, set new Oscar precedents, dated the world's most beautiful women, and amassed unparalleled wealth. This is Martin Davis, the undisputed king of Hollywood."

'Entertainment Weekly', one of North America's leading film magazines, zeroed in on his remarkable box office history. Their latest article tallied the earnings of every film he had starred in or directed since his 2003 debut. Not even counting cameos, such as in 'Summer of Jeans', the box office haul had reached an astronomical $11.7 billion, capped by the record-breaking success of 'Joker'.

While entertainment media marveled at his film career, financial outlets had a different focus: Martin's staggering fortune.

Forbes had just released its 2016 Celebrity Rich List, and to everyone's surprise, Martin had overtaken even the legendary George Lucas to claim the top spot.

"Despite his earnings from acting and directing, the bulk of Martin Davis's wealth doesn't come from the film industry itself, but from his sharp business acumen," read one article.

Davis had founded his own production company, Davis Film Studio, which held the rights to several blockbuster franchises and projects still in development. Disney had reportedly offered $2.5 billion to buy the studio, but Martin had refused. His long-term investments in Apple, Netflix, and Tesla had grown exponentially, with his combined stock holdings valued at over $13 billion.

In the latest global rankings of the world's wealthiest people, Martin had climbed to 34th place, his net worth an astonishing $20.3 billion. Just ahead of him on the list was tech magnate Jack Ma.

At only 36 years old, Martin Davis had achieved a level of success that most could only dream of. With his career still in its prime, it was clear that the legend of Martin Davis had only just begun.