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

even £900,000,000 or more for the Ferrari F40, but for some inexplicable reason, he had. held back and let Claire

to his own face.

the auction, and Claire's spirits soared as

as she made her way out after

like you've outdone yourself this time" he

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

surprise. "But spending this much on a

along with the banter, "It's 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 going

have them parked in the basement of my penthouse. A Porsche and a

of hitn. "By the way, who were you bidding against for that Ferrari? It seemed

widened in surprise.

Claire nodded.

to have a meeting with

Claire nodded again.

you know it was

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

her way to the ladies' room to freshen up. As she touched up her makeup, she heard the door open and none other than Lisa walked in. Claire resisted the urge to

one to make her presence known, sidled up to the sink next to Claire and began

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

respond. "Luck had nothing to do with it. I simply

the car. He was just playing around to

know your own boyfriend, Lisa? The Ferrari F40 is every rich man's dream. It's not about

and headed back to the auction area. However, she was taken aback when

smile. "Well, well, looks like you've mistaken me for someone else. I'm not

Claire. And congratulations on winning

scoffed in disbelief; her

"What do you mean?"

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

"Why were you so keen

so easily?" Claire lips curl

at each other eyes with unreadable

feel a mix of