New beginning: Billionaire love story
Chapter 38
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."
Claire with a mixture of amusement and
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
to his own face.
auction, and Claire's
but sigh happily as she made
Claire, looks like you've outdone yourself this time" he remarked, his tone
with satisfaction. "What can I say? Being a billionaire has
an eyebrow, feigning surprise. "But spending this much on a
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
in the basement of
bidding against for that Ferrari? It seemed like
in surprise.
Claire nodded.
one who wanted to have
Claire nodded again.
did you know it
softly. "Oh, I know that voice from anywhere. Anyway, I'll be right
she heard the door open and none other than Lisa walked in. Claire resisted the urge to roll
make her presence known, sidled up to the sink next
with the Ferrari, huh?" Lisa remarked casually, her tone tinged with a
couldn't help but respond. "Luck had nothing to do with it. I simply
Alex wasn't even interested in the car. He was just playing around to drive up the price." Lisa persisted; her
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
headed back to the auction area. However, she was
a sarcastic smile. "Well, well, looks like
know exactly who you are, Claire. And congratulations on winning
her demeanor cool. "Are you
"What do you mean?"
Lisa would have a heart attack if she found out you were congratulating
rolled his eyes. "Why were you so keen to buy the
you let me win so easily?" Claire
each other eyes with unreadable
back at Alex, Claire couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement
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