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

reason, he had. held back and let Claire win. Despite the competitive nature of the auction and his initial desire to bid,

to his own face.

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

help but sigh happily as she

yourself this

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

raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise. "But spending this

is a

the basement of my penthouse. A Porsche and

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

widened in surprise. "The Alexander

Claire nodded.

one who wanted to have a meeting

Claire nodded again.

know

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

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 eyes at the sight of

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

the Ferrari, huh?" Lisa remarked casually,

"Luck had nothing

was just playing around to drive up the price."

slightly. "Do you even know your own boyfriend, Lisa? The Ferrari F40 is every rich man's dream. It's not about

that, Claire exited the ladies' room and headed back to the auction area. However, she was taken aback when she found Alex standing in front of

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

exactly who you are, Claire.

disbelief; her demeanor

"What do you mean?"

Did I hear that wrong? Cause I'm sure Lisa

his eyes. "Why were you so keen to buy

let me win so easily?" Claire lips curl

gazes at each other eyes

at Alex, Claire couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and annoyance at the turn