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 and

Ferrari F40, but for some inexplicable reason, he had. held back and

to his own face.

the excitement of the auction, and Claire's spirits soared as

as she made her way out

yourself this

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

eyebrow, feigning surprise. "But

classic cars is a part of my investment portfolio." Curiosity piqued, Matthew asked, "So, what

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

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

eyes widened in surprise.

Claire nodded.

one who wanted to have

Claire nodded again.

know it was

chuckled softly. "Oh, I know that voice from

open and none other than Lisa walked in. Claire resisted the urge to roll her

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

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

composed but couldn't help but respond. "Luck had nothing

in the car. He was just playing around to

turned to face Lisa directly, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Do you even know your own boyfriend, Lisa? The Ferrari F40 is every rich man's dream. It's not about playing games; it's about owning a piece

auction area. However, she was taken aback when she found Alex standing in front

Claire looked up at Alex with a sarcastic smile. "Well, well, looks like you've mistaken

are, Claire. And congratulations on winning the Ferrari

her demeanor cool. "Are

"What do you mean?"

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

you so keen

so easily?" Claire

at each

feel a mix