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."

Claire with a mixture of amusement and

indeed 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

to his own face.

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

couldn't help but sigh happily as she

looks like you've outdone yourself this time" he remarked, his

her eyes sparkling with satisfaction. "What can

surprise. "But

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

have them parked in the basement of my penthouse. A

"By the way, who were you bidding against for that Ferrari? It seemed like a competitive bid." Claire's smirk turned into a knowing smile.

in surprise.

Claire nodded.

to have

Claire nodded again.

did you know it was

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

open and none other

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

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

had nothing to do with it. I simply know what

your information, Alex wasn't even interested in the car. He was just playing around to drive up the price." Lisa persisted; her words laced

turned to face Lisa directly, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Do you even know your own boyfriend, Lisa? The Ferrari F40 is every rich

to the auction area. However, she was taken aback

"Well, well, looks like you've mistaken me for someone else.

Claire. And

her demeanor cool. "Are you

"What do you mean?"

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

"Why were you so keen to

me win so easily?"

at each other

couldn't help but feel