New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 37

Chapter 37 It's mine

"I know you are making that up,

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led, "Whatever floats your boat, Lisa."

Claire stared at Lisa amused and since she didn't care what Lisa think, Claire chuckled.

Alex, who had been listening quietly, was stunned by Claire's sudden display of knowledge about cars. He knew firsthand that Claire wasn't particularly interested in automobiles, making her expertise in this moment all the more surprising.

A flicker of admiration crossed Alex's features as he watched Claire confidently discuss the features of the car. He couldn't deny that seeing her in this light, knowledgeable and assertive, was undeniably attractive to him.

On the other hand, Lisa stood there unable to believe what she was hearing. Claire, who she had always underestimated in matters outside of fashion and luxury, was proving her wrong once again. It irritated Lisa to no end, and a wave of frustration washed over her, making her want to lash out.

The auction manager, brimming with excitement, approached Claire with a smile.

"Miss, I heard you talking about cars earlier. Are you

you interested in our vintage car up for auction?"

Claire returned the smile, nodding. "Yes, I am. I've always had a passion for classic cars."

Claire's eyes briefly flicked towards Alex, a hint of irritation evident in her gaze, she walked away with Matthe and the manager as he give Claire a tour.

Meanwhile, Lisa, still simmering with frustration after witnessing Claire's confident demeanor, balled her hand into a fist. She couldn't believe her bad luck at encountering Claire once again, especially in such a high-profile setting.

Turning to Alex, Lisa began to vent her distress. "Can you believe it? Of all places, Claire shows up here!"

Alex, however, was lost in his own thoughts. Despite Lisa's rant, his mind kept drifting back to Claire, her presence suddenly striking him as attractive in a way he hadn't noticed before.

Lisa waved her hand in front of Alex, trying to regain his attention. "Alex, are you even listening?"

Startled, Alex snapped out of his reverie. "Sorry, Lisa. I was just... thinking."

Alex's distraction, Lisa crossed her

going to look around. Maybe I'll

I could

gaze unconsciously drifted back to Claire, who was engrossed in conversation with

explaining her knowledge earlier. He tried to focus on the upcoming auction, pushing aside any distractions. The

We have some exquisite items up for bidding, starting with

eyes sparkling with anticipation. She couldn't wait to participate in

filled with hushed murmurs and

collector," the host declared, his words. met with eager murmurs from the audience. "We'll start the bidding at £48,599. Do I hear any takers?" The first bidder wasted no time, raising their paddle

was about to unfold.

bids flew back and forth, each increment raising the stakes. "£55,000," chimed in the second bidder, followed swiftly by another raising it

as he watched the bids climb. "We have

momentary hush, the tension palpable

£60,000," the host announced, scanning the room for

and the host continued, "Going

motion, he brought down the gavel. "Sold to bidder number 54 for £60,000!" he proclaimed, eliciting cheers

as the host announced the bidding for the Porsche 911 Carrera from 1987, a car she had admired earlier in the evening "We'll start the

the first bidder raising

"£50,000."

"£55,000.

the back-and-forth, waiting for the opportune moment

"£62,000."

"£65.500.

on the table. Any further

her move. With a confident gesture,

once at £70,000." The tension in the room

no further bids came, the host declared, "Going

T

Porsche 911 Carrera she had set her

nodded graciously; her satisfaction evident. "Thank you, Matthew. I've had my eye on that

the auction for the Ferrari F40, the gem of

sleek red beauty that was rarely seen on the market. Among them, Claire's eyes sparkled

on the Ferrari F40, a car he had admired for years. He, too, had made up his mind to bid