Roland put down the catalogue and observed the room quietly.
When the third item came up for bidding, he could clearly see the disdain in the crowd.
The starting bid for the item was 100,000 dollars.
At first, no one offered a bid.
Alvera frowned. She turned to look at Roland, but he did not move, so she grabbed his wrist and raised his hand. "One million dollars."
Roland smiled but said nothing.
The bidders sitting in front of them were surprised to see Rolland bidding so much.
When they turned and saw Alvera sitting beside him, they realized that he was spending for love.
The hall was still silent. As the auctioneer picked up the gravel to seal the price, Alvera shifted in her seat uneasily.
Suddenly, someone in the first row called out, "Two million dollars."
Alvera looked ove
