THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 725

In Leo's mind, it was absolutely impossible for Caitlin to have developed a scar-removing skincare product. Forget scar removal; he doubted she could even create an effective acne treatment. Caitlin's confidence stemmed from one thing and one thing only: the publicity generated by the Smith incident.

Whether the Jade Glow Balm could actually remove scars was a moot point. It would be a miracle if it didn't make them worse.

An idea suddenly struck him, and he narrowed his eyes. "Fine, go ahead and order it. Buy one and try it out."

If his wife's eyes were damaged as a result, he would not only be the beneficiary of the bet but also the family member of a victim. That would generate a whole new wave of public sympathy and attention. He knew his wife. She was obsessed with her looks, having undergone procedures on her face and chest. If the Jade Glow Balm disfigured her, she would stop at nothing to get revenge. And if she happened to die or have a serious accident because of it… well, then he would be free to be with Annie without being branded as the man who abandoned his wife. It was a win-win situation.

Mrs. Barrett stared at him, taken aback. "Why the sudden change of heart? One second you're calling me a fool, the next you're telling me to buy it."

Leo put on a look of weary resignation. "I know I can't stop you if you've set your mind on it. So, I might as well support you."

Although she felt something was off, she couldn't quite put her finger on it. She gave him a sidelong glance. "You know, you never should have signed that bet with Miss Gonzales in the first place. If that Jade Glow Balm actually works, our good life is over."

If that happened, she wouldn't just lose her standing in her social circle; she might not even qualify to be in it anymore. Thankfully, she had been secretly stashing money away with her own family for years. If Leo really lost, she would divorce him in a heartbeat and find someone younger and more handsome. After all, Leo had hardly been faithful to her over the years. She knew about his affairs but had chosen to turn a blind eye to avoid a scene.

Ivy pulled out her phone and successfully pre-ordered a Jade Glow Balm.

Soon, Caitlin's press conference went viral, sparking heated discussions across the country.

[I still believe in Miss Gonzales! Already ordered my Jade Glow Balm.]

[The balm is priced at 508, and pre-orders have already surpassed a million!]

[Congratulations, Ms. Gonzales!]

[Her eyes are so beautiful. They sparkle like the night sky.]

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Meanwhile, news of Caitlin's bold claims reached international audiences, where it was met with widespread ridicule.

[Jade Glow Balm? Removes scars? More like it removes your face! Even a dog wouldn't want it!]

[This Freya is unbelievably arrogant. Claiming she'll surpass our LM and dominate the market? What a daydreamer!]

[Everyone knows Eldermere skincare is garbage. How dare they even compare themselves to us! Shameless!]

[Just got my Jade Glow Balm. The texture is amazing—so soft and smooth. It absorbs really well, and best of all, no overpowering artificial fragrance.]

[Now we wait a month to see the results.]

[I hope this isn't just another corporate cash grab.]

[Ladies, starting today, I'm documenting my Jade Glow Balm journey. Follow along! If it works after a month, I'm recommending it to everyone!]

One month later also happened to be the day the bet with Leo expired.

On its first day of sales, Jade Glow Balm brought in a staggering three hundred million. The official Gonzales Holdings social media account posted three consecutive "100 Million Sold" celebratory banners throughout the day.

At the Barrett residence, Leo sat on the sofa, looking at the posters on his phone, a cynical smile on his face.

*A bunch of brainless sheep,* he thought. *They're all being fooled by this illusion of success.*

People were buying it now because they didn't know if it worked. But in a month, when they discovered that the Jade Glow Balm was not only ineffective but also had harmful side effects, it wouldn't be a question of sales anymore. Caitlin would be facing criminal charges.