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

and huffed. "Eine, I'm going to look around. Maybe

I could

but his gaze unconsciously drifted back to Claire,

her knowledge earlier. He tried to focus on the upcoming auction, pushing aside any distractions. The host's voice cut through the chatter

us tonight. We have some exquisite items up for bidding, starting with our prized

legs elegantly, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. She couldn't wait to participate in the bidding for

the room filled with hushed murmurs and

with eager murmurs from the audience. "We'll start the bidding at £48,599. Do I hear any takers?" The

was about to unfold.

forth, each increment raising the stakes. "£55,000," chimed in the

climb. "We have £60,000 on the

momentary hush, the tension

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

spoke up, and the

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

at the charity auction, her eyes sparkling with anticipation as the host announced the bidding for the Porsche 911 Carrera from 1987, a car she

commenced swiftly, with the first bidder raising

"£50,000."

"£55,000.

for

"£62,000."

"£65.500.

£65,500 on the

make her move. With a confident

announcing, "Going once at £70,000." The tension in the room heightened as everyone waited to see if there would be another

declared, "Going twice at £70,000, sold to bidder number

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Porsche 911 Carrera she had set her sights on. Matthew, who was seated beside Claire, leaned in and whispered, "Well done,

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

atmosphere crackled with anticipation as the auction for

fixed on the sleek red beauty that was rarely seen on the market.

on the Ferrari F40,