###Chapter 5
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Enrique froze.
Of all the things he had expected her to say, that wasn't one of them.
By the time he snapped out of his daze, Vanessa had already walked into the venue.
Enrique frowned.
Since when was Vanessa so composed? The woman who used to throw tantrums and make scenes was now acting indifferent?
Vanessa found a seat in a corner. The room was packed with Houston's most powerful figures.
If she remembered correctly, tonight's auction included a seemingly worthless plot of abandoned land. A businessman bought it, and years later, as high-end developments sprang up around it, its value skyrocketed.
That land had turned this unknown entrepreneur into a tycoon.
Since she had already decided to leave Enrique, she needed to secure her own future.
Meanwhile, Enrique took his seat but continued scanning the crowd for Vanessa. Beside him, Roselyn whispered,"Mr. Morrison, are you really letting me bid tonight?"
Enrique snapped back to reality."Yes. I trust your judgment."
Roselyn's cheeks flushed.
She had spent years studying finance in school, all for this moment.
From the second-floor balcony, Vanessa watched Enrique and Roselyn chatting. Then, she quietly averted her gaze.
Roselyn was indeed talented, which was one reason Enrique eventually fell for her.
In her past life, Roselyn had recommended a prime piece of real estate to Enrique, earning his admiration.
But in truth, that land was already valuable. It was located near properties owned by the Morrison Group. By driving up the price, Roselyn had ensured the surrounding Morrison-owned properties increased in value. Either way, Enrique could never lose.
That land would have been his even without Roselyn's intervention.
Sure enough, as soon as the auction began, Roselyn started bidding.
She effortlessly secured the first three premium pieces of land.
Enrique sat beside her, exuding an air of silent authority, like an unwavering guardian.
"The next item, Houston Crescent Vista. Starting bid,150 million dollars!"
"300 million dollars."
For the first time that night, Vanessa spoke, causing the entire room to gasp.
Enrique's brows furrowed.
What the hell was she doing?
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