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."

nodded, watching Claire with a mixture of

afford to bid much higher, even £900,000,000 or more 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 bid, seeing Claire's joyous expression somehow brought a

to his own face.

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

but sigh happily as she made her way

outdone yourself

eyes sparkling with satisfaction. "What can

surprise. "But spending this much

classic cars is a part of my investment portfolio." Curiosity piqued, Matthew asked, "So, what are you going to do with

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

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

in

Claire nodded.

wanted to have

Claire nodded again.

did you know it was

that voice from

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 roll her

sidled up to the sink next to Claire

Claire, lucky win with the Ferrari, huh?" Lisa remarked casually, her tone tinged with

nothing to do with it. I simply

wasn't even interested in the car. He was just playing around to

even know your own boyfriend, Lisa? The

headed back to the auction area. However, she was taken aback when she found Alex standing in front of

Alex with a sarcastic smile. "Well, well, looks like you've mistaken me for someone

you are, Claire. And congratulations on winning the

her demeanor cool.

"What do you mean?"

sure Lisa would have a

rolled his eyes. "Why were you so

easily?"

them gazes at each other eyes with unreadable

final glance back at Alex, Claire couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and annoyance