SERENA'S POV
The auction began at $200, 000 for the coveted Renoir landscape. Bidders quickly drove the price up, with increments of $50, 000 at a time. I watched with bated breath as it climbed steadily to $500, 000, then $750, 000.
That was when Kaden raised his paddle nonchalantly and spoke clearly into the mic, "One million dollars."
Murmurs rippled through the crowd at such a staggering opening bid. I was surprised myself.
A distinguished gentleman in a Savile Row suit countered, "One million two-hundred-fifty thousand."
They started going back and forth, raising the stakes even higher and I watched in anticipation.
Somehow I wanted Kaden to get the painting. Even if it wasn't going to be mine at least I could have some kind of access to it if I asked.
Soon it h
