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Wow.

The murmurs around the hall began to increase. This would be the highest bid of the night, and it would certainly go down in the event's history.

Damon smiled at Elena's victory because, in his mind, it was his victory. He was willing to make a large donation and set a record, and she helped him. Elena had scored a positive point on her husband's scoreboard.

The master of ceremonies waited for a response from Aaron; however, the man merely nodded in the negative.

"Going once. Going twice. Going three times. Sold to the lady in red at table five, for the modest sum of one million dollars. Ladies and gentlemen, we have a record holder among us."

The hall erupted in applause as the bottle of cognac was sold. Elena's heart pounded at the same intensity as the claps, and she managed only to smile politely.

This was a televised event, and some cameras turned to the beautiful girl when she won.

The master of ceremonies said a few more things about the bid, and then announced the