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

going

I could

unconsciously drifted back

that Claire might simply have memorized details about the car, explaining her knowledge earlier. He tried to focus on the upcoming auction, pushing aside any distractions. The host's voice cut through the chatter as

tonight. We have some exquisite

with anticipation. She couldn't wait to participate in the bidding for the vintage car, her

the bidding started, the room filled with hushed murmurs and the

from the audience. "We'll start the bidding

was about to unfold.

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

watched the bids climb. "We have £60,000 on the table. Arly further

momentary hush, the tension palpable

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

one spoke up, and the host continued, "Going twice

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

auction, her eyes sparkling with anticipation 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 bidding

the first bidder raising

"£50,000."

"£55,000.

back-and-forth, waiting for the opportune

"£62,000."

"£65.500.

the table. Any further

time to make her move. With a confident gesture, she raised her paddle and called out,

announcing, "Going once at £70,000." The tension in the room heightened as everyone

further bids came, the host declared, "Going

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smile as she realized she had secured the Porsche 911 Carrera she had set her sights on. Matthew, who was seated

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

the auction for the Ferrari F40, the gem of

on the market. Among them, Claire's eyes sparkled with excitement as she whispered to Matthew. "That

room, Alex couldn't hide his own excitement. His gaze was firmly set on the Ferrari F40, a car he had admired for years. He, too,