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

back and let Claire win. Despite the competitive nature

to his own face.

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

couldn't help but sigh happily as she made her way out after

outdone yourself this time" he remarked, his tone

can I say? Being a billionaire has its

an eyebrow, feigning surprise. "But

playing along with the banter, "It's all about the lifestyle, Matthew. And besides, owning classic cars is a part of

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

they continued their conversation, Matthew's 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 a knowing smile. "That

widened in surprise. "The Alexander

Claire nodded.

who wanted to have

Claire nodded again.

you know it

softly. "Oh, I know that voice from anywhere.

made her way to the ladies' room to freshen up. As she touched up her makeup, she heard the door open and none other than Lisa

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

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

but respond. "Luck had nothing to do with it. I simply know

interested in the car. He was just playing around to drive up the price." Lisa

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

auction area.

her arms over her chest, Claire looked up at Alex with a sarcastic smile. "Well, well, looks like

you are, Claire. And congratulations on winning

scoffed in disbelief; her

"What do you mean?"

Cause I'm sure Lisa

eyes. "Why were you so

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

of them gazes at each other eyes with

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