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

huffed. "Eine, I'm going to look

I could

He watched her go, but his gaze unconsciously drifted back

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

and gentlemen, thank you for joining us tonight. We have some exquisite items

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

the room filled with hushed murmurs and the occasional enthusiastic

start the bidding at £48,599. Do I hear any takers?" The first bidder wasted no time, raising their paddle confidently. "£50,000," they called

was about to unfold.

came alive as bids flew back and forth, each increment raising the stakes.

climb. "We have £60,000 on the

momentary hush, the tension palpable as potential

once at £60,000," the host announced,

and the host continued,

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

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

bidding commenced swiftly, with the first bidder raising the

"£50,000."

"£55,000.

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

"£62,000."

"£65.500.

have £65,500 on the table.

her move. With a confident gesture, she

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

bids came, the host declared, "Going twice at £70,000,

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contain her smile as she realized she had secured the Porsche 911 Carrera she had set

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

atmosphere crackled with anticipation as the auction for the

their eyes fixed on the sleek red beauty that was rarely seen on the market. Among them,

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