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."

by Alex's distraction, Lisa crossed her blend

I'm going to look around. Maybe I'll

I could

go, but his gaze unconsciously drifted back to Claire, who was engrossed

reminded himself that Claire might simply have memorized details about the car, explaining her knowledge earlier. He tried to focus on the upcoming

have some exquisite items up

seated with Matthew by her side, crossed her legs elegantly, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. She couldn't wait to participate in the bidding for the vintage

the room filled with hushed murmurs and the occasional enthusiastic

his words. met with eager murmurs from the audience. "We'll start the bidding at £48,599. Do I hear

was about to unfold.

stakes. "£55,000," chimed in the second bidder, followed swiftly by

grin widened as he watched the bids climb. "We have

hush, the tension palpable

the host announced, scanning the room for

one spoke up, and the

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

announced the bidding for the Porsche 911 Carrera

the first bidder

"£50,000."

"£55,000.

observed the back-and-forth, waiting for the

"£62,000."

"£65.500.

on the

move. With a confident gesture, she raised her paddle and

The tension in the room heightened as everyone waited to see if there

declared, "Going

T

she realized she had secured the Porsche 911 Carrera she had set her sights on. Matthew, who was seated beside Claire, leaned in

evident. "Thank you, Matthew. I've had my eye

anticipation as the auction for the Ferrari F40, the gem of

crowd murmured excitedly; their eyes fixed on the sleek red beauty that was rarely seen on the market. Among them, Claire's eyes sparkled with excitement as she whispered to

on the Ferrari F40, a car he had