C111 Heart of Desert

At the auction, thousands of onlookers watched as Elmo proposed to Marian, many of whom were moved to tears. Everett couldn't help but remark sarcastically, "Your tears sure are cheap!"

Marian's refusal turned Elmo's face the color of a liver in an instant. To make matters worse, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, she reached out and took hold of Everett's arm, leaving him stunned