Chapter 721
Though her face was hidden, her eyes were enough to command the room. Even the reporters, seasoned veterans of chaotic press events, felt their hands tremble as they held their microphones. They had interviewed countless powerful figures and had grown bold over the years, but something about Caitlin made them uneasy. They found it difficult to meet her gaze.
It was an instinctual fear, a feeling that rose from deep within, like a cat facing a tiger-a primal sense of being outmatched. Even with the mask, her powerful aura was impossible to conceal.
It wasn’t just the reporters. Viewers watching from their homes were equally captivated, left speechless by her presence.
[That’s our Ms. Gonzales! Total boss energy! She owns the room p>
[I think even Mr. Gonzales is a little stunned by her p>
[Ms. Gonzales is on another level p>
[I can’t see her face, but I just know she’s gorgeous p>
[Psst, I’ll let you in on a secret. I’ve known her since we were kids. I used to play at my house, and she used to play at hers p>
Leo stared at the screen, his eyes filled with contempt. “All smoke and mirrors p>
He had never taken Caitlin seriously. He acknowledged her talent in the medical field—after all, she had single-handedly brought down Smith. But talent didn’t equate to brains. A truly smart person would never sign a high-stakes bet like that, especially not with their entire fortune on the line.
It was clear to him that Caitlin was reckless. She’d gotten lucky with the Smith incident and now thought she was invincible. She had no idea that there were always bigger fish in the sea. A little upstart like her was nothing compared to someone with real power and experience.
Caitlin began to speak. “I’ll answer your questions now. First, in my view, a blockbuster product should dominate the market by a huge margin, essentially monopolizing the industry. Second, this product is called Jade Glow Balm. Its main functions are scar reduction and skin brightening. It can effectively diminish scars from acne, cuts, and even burns, with visible results within a month p>
Her voice was calm, but every word carried weight.
Dominate the market? Visible results in a month?
The crowd stared, wide-eyed. Her confidence was staggering.
A reporter quickly followed up, “Ms. Gonzales, you sound very certain about Jade Glow Balm p>
“Of course,” she replied with a slight nod.
Just two words. Clean and decisive.
[Hahaha! She’s just like her father! When the reporter asked Mr. Gonzales if he trusted her, he had. the exact same confident, almost dismissive look. It’s like five parts, confidence three parts calm and two parts ‘I’m surrounded by idiots.’] Cóntent
[They really are two of a kind p>
[But seriously, is that Jade Glow Balm as amazing as she claims? Scar reduction and brightening p>
[She’s making me want to try it p>
[She’s a descendant of the Gonzales and Richards families, of course she’s got style p>
Another reporter stepped forward. “Ms. Gonzales, are you aware of who the current leader in the skincare industry is p>
“I’ve heard of them,” she replied.
The industry leader was the international powerhouse, LM Group.
“And do you know what LM Group’s sales were last year?” the reporter pressed on. “They were 40 billion dollars p>
Forty billion. An almost insurmountable figure for a single product to challenge.
“I’m aware of all that,” Caitlin’s voice remained even. “But records are made to be broken p>
Her tone made it clear she didn’t consider LM Group’s 40-billion-dollar achievement to be anything special.
“Pfft p>
Leo, watching from his sofa, burst out laughing. His eyes swam with derision. He had thought she was merely reckless, but now he saw she was also a fool. An absolute, boundless fool.
A smart person would have downplayed the bet, letting it fade from public memory to buy time a comeback. Instead, she was
making outrageous claims to net
crowd of reporters. Did she think bittion dollars was pocket change? She was making a fool of herself, boasting in front of the entire media.
Leo had only intended to force Stuart to publicly acknowledge the bet. He never expected this delightful bonus. The more arrogant Caitlin acted now, the better it was for him. She was generating
massive publicity for Gonzales Holdings, and once he took over, he wouldn’t have to do a thing. He could just sit back and let the company’s classic products coast on this new wave of fame, securing his family’s wealth for generations.
Just then, Mrs. Barrett returned from her spa day and saw her husband’s sinister grin. “What’s the good news?” she asked.
Leo turned to her. “Get ready for an upgrade in your social circle p>
A wife’s social standing was tied to her husband’s. Although Leo was a major shareholder in Gonzales Holdings, he wasn’t the largest, which placed his wife firmly in the second tier of the city’s elite wives’ club.