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

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

to his own face.

the auction, and Claire's spirits soared

as she

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

satisfaction. "What can I say? Being a billionaire

eyebrow, feigning surprise. "But spending this much

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

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

curiosity got the best of hitn. "By the way, who were you bidding against for that Ferrari? It seemed like a competitive bid." Claire's smirk turned into

in surprise. "The

Claire nodded.

wanted to have a

Claire nodded again.

did you know it was

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

her makeup, she heard the door open and none other than Lisa walked in. Claire resisted the urge to roll her eyes at

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

remarked

composed but couldn't help but respond. "Luck had nothing to do with it.

even interested in the car. He was just playing around to drive up the price." Lisa persisted; her words laced with

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

exited the ladies' room and headed back to the auction area. However, she was taken aback when

her arms over her chest, Claire looked up at Alex with a sarcastic smile. "Well, well, looks like you've mistaken me for someone else. I'm not Lisa, in case you

are, Claire.

in disbelief; her

"What do you mean?"

here congratulating me? Did I hear that wrong? Cause I'm sure Lisa would

"Why were you so keen to

me win so easily?" Claire lips curl up into a

gazes at each other eyes with

Alex, Claire couldn't help but feel a mix