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

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 expression

to his own face.

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

but sigh happily as she made her way

you've outdone yourself

can

feigning surprise. "But spending

And besides, owning classic cars is a part of my investment portfolio." Curiosity piqued, Matthew asked, "So, what

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

against for that Ferrari? It seemed like a

in surprise. "The

Claire nodded.

to have a meeting with

Claire nodded again.

you know it

I know that voice

touched up her makeup, she heard the door open and none other than Lisa walked in. Claire

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

Claire, lucky win with the Ferrari, huh?" Lisa remarked

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

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

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

headed back to the auction area. However, she was taken

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

exactly who you are, Claire. And congratulations

disbelief; her demeanor cool. "Are

"What do you mean?"

I'm sure Lisa would have a heart attack if she found

"Why were you so keen to

you let me win so easily?" Claire lips curl up into

of them gazes at each other

but feel a mix of amusement and annoyance at the