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

£900,000,000 or more for the Ferrari F40, but for some inexplicable reason, he had. held back

to his own face.

of the auction, and Claire's

as she made her

Claire, looks like you've outdone yourself

her eyes sparkling with satisfaction. "What can

surprise. "But spending

"It's all about the lifestyle, Matthew. And besides, owning classic cars is a part of my investment portfolio." Curiosity piqued, Matthew asked, "So,

parked in the basement of my penthouse. A Porsche

bidding against for

eyes widened in surprise. "The Alexander

Claire nodded.

to have a meeting

Claire nodded again.

did you know

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

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

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

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

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

He was just playing around to drive up the price."

own boyfriend, Lisa? The

to the auction area. However, she was taken aback when she found Alex

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

know exactly who you are, Claire. And congratulations on winning the Ferrari

her demeanor cool. "Are you

"What do you mean?"

congratulating me? Did I hear that wrong? Cause I'm sure Lisa would have a heart attack if she found out

you

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

at each other eyes with

help but feel a mix