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

I'm going to look

I could

watched her go, but his gaze unconsciously drifted back to Claire, who was engrossed in conversation with the auction manager near the

himself 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

tonight. We have some exquisite items up for

with anticipation. She couldn't wait to participate in the bidding for

filled with hushed murmurs and

the audience. "We'll start the bidding at £48,599. Do I

was about to unfold.

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

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

into a momentary hush, the tension palpable as

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

and the host continued, "Going twice at

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

with anticipation as the host announced the bidding for the Porsche 911 Carrera from 1987, a

the first

"£50,000."

"£55,000.

back-and-forth, waiting for

"£62,000."

"£65.500.

on the

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

her bid, announcing, "Going once at £70,000." The tension in the room heightened as everyone waited to see if

"Going twice at £70,000,

T

She couldn't contain her smile as she realized she had secured the Porsche 911 Carrera she had set her sights on. Matthew,

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

for

beauty that was rarely seen on the market. Among them, Claire's eyes sparkled with excitement as she whispered to Matthew. "That car is gonna be

was firmly set on the Ferrari F40, a car he had admired for years. He, too, had made up his