From Divorce To Dominance

Second-rate brands? Where did this country bumpkin come from, calling Smooth Skin a second-rate brand? people thought.

In the past two years, Smooth Skin had risen. Their ads could be seen everywhere, and many skincare experts hailed it as a dark horse in the market. Each product was said to feature groundbreaking skincare technology, with a nine-figure sum spent just on innovations. Every affluent user raved about it; it had become a staple for the elite. Yet here was Natalie, branding it as a second-rate brand. The chat got heated, and viewers couldn't hold back their critiques.

[Seriously? She's so pretentious! At first, it was kind of funny, but now she's unbearable.]

Could she be jealous that Tessa's making bank with Smooth Skin?]

[She said she didn't want it, but I bet a hundred bucks she'll end up accepting it.]

No way a rich girl doesn't watch TV. How can she not know about Smooth Skin? I'm laughing so hard!]

[Does Ms. Xavier use anything better than Smooth Skin?]

Many viewers felt Tessa was in the right for her generous gift. Even if Natalie didn't like it, she could just accept it without being rude on camera.

[Remember when they had that dance-off? These two clearly can't stand each other, and the fan wars were wild.]

Tessa the

to calm the drama that night, but Natalie just acted indifferent. Can't believe she's pulling this stunt today.]

Some people need to check their brains. Weren't you the ones trying to smear Natalie? Now you're acting all high and mighty.]

With Natalie's manners, do do we even need to smear her?]

Tessa knew well the backlash Natalie would face for her words. She struggled to suppress her glee and sweetly urged, "I really hope you won't reject this gift just because of the online drama. It's genuinely a great product."

Natalie sighed, mimicking her tone, "It really is a second-rate brand, and I personally have no need for it."

"If you're too good for Smooth Skin, then what magical skincare do you use?" Chloe chimed in from the sidelines, looking to stir trouble. "Show us, please. Let us regular folks see what you've got."

Chloe aimed to embarrass Natalie. With Smooth Skin being among the most expensive skincare brands right now, no

efused the offer, she'd be matter what high-end product Natalie pulled

To everyone's surprise, Natalie responded with unexpected grace. "Sure" would fall short in comparison. If s ridiculed all over social media. Chloe stepped forward, arms crossed, enjoying the show.

Talk about not knowing when to quit, Chloe thought. "Then let's see it. We're all waiting."

Natalie waved her hand, and the maid standing behind her immediately went to fetch a suitcase.

The camera zoomed in on the suitcase, and everyone's eyes went wide with shock. The maid slowly opened it to reveal an array of jars and bottles. They weren't just any containers; these were colorful and intricately designed, almost indistinguishable from those antique ceramics you'd see in a museum. The viewers were buzzing again with discussions,

[This is so extravagant Which skincare brand is this? Just looking at the packaging makes me feel like it must cost a fortune.]

of it all.]

all.]

[If we're talking about showing off, Natalie truly is the queen.

[Even a billionaire would be stunned by these antiques.]

[Does anyone know which brand this is? I want to buy it! The packaging is gorgeous!]

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Wake up, ladies! Your wallets can't handle this.]

II told you Nat was loaded! Do you finally believe me now?]

[I wouldn't even be surprised if her toilet was gold-plated.]

No way! I'm so jealous!]

The online viewers were blown away by the flamboyance of the packaging, not to mention those present in the room. Tessa blinked, momentarily dazed, and as she focused on all those jars her legs grew weak, leaving her momentarily speechless. youThis belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

sure these aren't actual antiques? They look so real! Tessa thought.

Chloe paused for a second but quickly laughed, saying, "Are these jars actually antiques? Just because they look nice doesn't mean they work like Smooth Skin products. So, what's the brand? I really hope it's not some random off-brand nobody knows about." The maid smiled and replied, "Ms. Xavier's skincare products are all customized by our in-house research lab based on her skin type, and they're tailored to the climate..."

Chloe interrupted with a laugh, 'An in-house lab? Sounds more like a little workshop. Do they even have a license! Are they even up to health standards? Honestly, if someone handed these to me for free, I wouldn't use them. What if they mess with my face? Who'd be responsible for that?"

Natalie stared at Chloe like looking at a re**rd, explaining. "You're overthinking this. These things are super expensive. No one would just give them away for free."

Chloe shot back, "You sound so convincing. The only thing that's impressive here is the packaging; how good can the product really be?

"Smooth Skin has a lab spanning over 51,000 square feet with eight hundred experts. What about your 'little workshop?" Does it even have 50 square feet? You probably don't even have more than two people there, including you.

"What you've created yourself wouldn't even be as good as Smooth Skin's products. I'd pay a hundred bucks for this entire lot, and you'd still earn ninety-nine of it. The cost can't even be one dollar."

"One dollar?" Natalie tilted her head, looking genuinely confused "A hundred? What's that? My spending is always in the thousands." Though she never directly mentioned her wealth, her words stung even harde reminding Chloe of her own financial situation. Chloe was fuming, her teeth clenched in anger.

so what if you're rich? She had originally planned to expose Natalie's relationship with her rich sponsor, but remembering Tessa's warning, she held her tongue. Instead, she snapped, "Stop showing oll. Who cares about the junk you made? And This is a talent show, not a contest for who can flaunt their wealth Éven if you have money, it won't change the fact that you weren't invited to endorse boxing. Tessa, however, was made the endorser." Finally having spewed out her frustrations, Chloe felt a surge of satisfaction. "Natalie enjoys showing off, doesn't she? But it turns out that the Greton Boxing Association isn't impressed at all. I'm curious to see how Natalie will handle this. says I I wasn't invited?" Natalie responded c**ly, "They asked me, but I declined" 19:55 FMI, Sep Chapter 31

Chloe thought, 'No one can be as shameless as her! Then she snapped. "They asked you, but you didn't go? Do you even know what it means to be the endorser? Do you know who asked Tessa to go? It was Mr. Harrison, the third-generation disciple of the boxing master, Mr. Graham! He came to her door in persont Tessa, looking a bit bashful, chimed in. "Chloe, maybe you should ease up a little. I believe they didn't invite Ms. Xavier for other reasons.

Chloe wasn't about to let it go, saying. They came to you simply means you're better. Tessa! Mr. Harrison started training at nine, won the national boxing championship at twelve, and participated in international events by seventeen. He's a big deal, yet he came to invite Tessa in person. Did you even get a chance like that, Natalie?" Natalie couldn't help but laugh. "No need to hype him up. Andrew really isn't that amazing. If he were in front of me, he'd

bow.