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."

a mixture of amusement

for some inexplicable reason, he had. held back and let Claire win. Despite the competitive nature of the auction and

to his own face.

and Claire's spirits soared as she finalized the purchase of

but sigh happily as she made her

Claire, looks like you've outdone yourself this time"

chuckled, her eyes sparkling with satisfaction. "What can I say?

feigning surprise. "But spending this much

all about the lifestyle, Matthew. And besides, owning classic cars is a part of my investment portfolio." Curiosity piqued, Matthew asked, "So, what are you

gaze drifted thoughtfully. "I'll have them parked in the basement of my penthouse. A Porsche and a Ferrari,

against for that

in

Claire nodded.

wanted to have a

Claire nodded again.

did you know it was

"Oh, I know that voice

makeup, she heard the door open and none other than Lisa walked in. Claire resisted the urge to roll her eyes at the sight of

sidled up to the sink next

the Ferrari, huh?" Lisa remarked casually, her

had nothing to do with it. I simply know what I

your information, Alex wasn't even interested in the car. He was just playing around to drive

your own boyfriend, Lisa? The Ferrari F40 is every rich man's

ladies' room and headed back to the auction area. However, she

her chest, Claire looked up at Alex with a sarcastic smile. "Well, well, looks like

who you are, Claire.

disbelief; her

"What do you mean?"

Cause I'm sure Lisa would have a heart attack if she found out you

eyes. "Why were you so keen to buy the

me win so easily?" Claire lips

gazes at each other eyes with

feel a mix of amusement and annoyance