New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 38

Chapter 38 Congratulations

"£300,000,000," Claire calling out.

The bids escalated rapidly as both Alex and Claire, fueled by determination and perhaps a touch of competitiveness, continued to raise

the stakes.

Alex rose again, this time to £678,000,000.

Claire turned and spotted Alex sitting 4 rows from behind. She scoffed in disbelief and Alex smirked as he gazed into her eyes.

"£750,000,000.

The collective gasp from the crowd was palpable as the bidding war between bidder number 32 (Claire) and bidder number 67 (Alex) intensified.

"Woah the stakes are getting higher and higher. It's like watching Liverpool vs Arsenal."

The guest chuckled at the jokes but still focusing their attention on Alex and Claire.

The tension in the room was palpable.

Claire drummed her finger anxiously on her thigh hoping that Alex to not continue to bid.

The room was silent, not even a breath could be hear.

Just when it seemed like Claire might accept defeat, the host paused dramatically. "Going once, going twice..." he began, drawing out the suspense.

Claire's heart raced as she waited for the final call, but then the host added, "The Ferrari F40 is sold to bidder number 32!"

The room erupted into applause as Claire jumped from her seat, a wide grin spreading across her face. She hugged Matthew tightly, her excitement obvious. The crowd's applause only added to the celebratory atmosphere.

Lisa, seated next to Alex, couldn't help but frown at him. "Why didn't you keep bidding? You clearly have the money," she remarked, curious about Alex's sudden hesitation Alex shrugged, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "I did it on purpose, to raise the stakes," he admitted with a playful smirk.

Lisa chuckled, seeing through Alex's competitive strategy. "Well, Claire certainly looks thrilled with her new car."

with a mixture

for the Ferrari F40, but for some inexplicable reason, he had. held back and let Claire win. Despite the competitive nature of the auction and his initial desire

to his own face.

excitement of the auction, and Claire's spirits soared as she finalized the purchase of her Porsche and

but sigh happily as she made her way out after

like you've outdone yourself this time"

satisfaction. "What can I say?

raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise. "But spending this much

along with the banter, "It's all about the lifestyle, Matthew. And besides, owning classic cars is a part of my investment

basement of my penthouse. A Porsche and a

you bidding against for that Ferrari? It seemed like a competitive bid." Claire's smirk turned into a knowing smile. "That would

in surprise.

Claire nodded.

to have a meeting

Claire nodded again.

know

softly. "Oh, I know that voice from anywhere. Anyway, I'll

the door open and none other than Lisa walked in. Claire

to the sink next to Claire and began

huh?" Lisa remarked casually, her tone tinged with a hint

help but respond. "Luck had nothing

playing around to drive up the price." Lisa persisted; her words laced with

"Do you even know your own boyfriend, Lisa? The Ferrari F40 is every rich man's

auction area. However, she was taken aback when she found

Claire looked up at Alex with a sarcastic smile. "Well, well, looks like you've mistaken me for someone else. I'm

Claire. And congratulations on winning the Ferrari

disbelief; her demeanor

"What do you mean?"

are here congratulating me? Did I hear that wrong? Cause I'm sure Lisa would have a heart attack if

eyes. "Why were you so

win so easily?" Claire lips curl up into a

them gazes at each other eyes with

at Alex, Claire couldn't help but feel a