###Chapter 4
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Enrique followed Jamison's gaze.
That striking shade of red stood out in the crowd.
Vanessa, draped in a wine-red gown, carried herself with effortless grace. Every smile, every glance, seemed to captivate those around her. The media's cameras flashed relentlessly, as if she were a superstar walking the red carpet.
Vanessa?
It took Enrique a moment to recognize her.
Vanessa had always favored light makeup and soft, modest dresses. This was the first time he had ever seen her dressed like this.
Roselyn's expression darkened. It was her first time seeing Vanessa in person.
Compared to Vanessa's sultry elegance, Roselyn appeared almost childish, like an underdeveloped schoolgirl.
"Vanessa looks beautiful."
She murmured, her tone laced with barely concealed jealousy.
Meanwhile, Vanessa had already spotted Enrique and Roselyn. She walked toward them without hesitation.
Roselyn had expected Vanessa to be shocked or embarrassed upon seeing Enrique with her. Instead, Vanessa's face bore an easy, knowing smile, as if she had long anticipated it.
"Mrs. Morrison is here, so who's the lady with Mr. Morrison?"
Some reporters whispered among themselves.
Vanessa stepped forward, casually slipping her arm through Enrique's. Then, she extended a hand toward Roselyn, smiling."You must be Roselyn, the student Enrique mentioned. Nice to meet you. I'm Vanessa. You can call me Mrs. Morrison."
Roselyn awkwardly withdrew her hand from Enrique's arm before hesitantly shaking Vanessa's.
"Mrs. Morrison, nice to meet you."
The words felt like daggers in her throat.
Vanessa smiled."Enrique told me you're a scholarship student he sponsors. Are you planning to study abroad soon?"
Roselyn stole a glance at Enrique.
Enrique replied,"Roselyn excels academically. She's preparing to study overseas this year, but she's a bit timid. I brought her here tonight to help her get used to social events."
Yes, tonight was just about giving Roselyn exposure.
Enrique hadn't completely fallen for her. It wasn't until she returned from studying abroad that he truly loved her.
Still, even now, Enrique brought Roselyn to every major event. The entire Houston knew Enrique was infatuated with a university student.
But none of that mattered to Vanessa anymore.
She wasn't here to compete with Roselyn for Enrique. She had a more important reason.
"Enrique, take good care of Ms. Sanders. I'll head inside."
Vanessa let go of Enrique's arm.
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