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."

watching Claire with a mixture of amusement

but for some inexplicable reason, he had. held back and let Claire win. Despite the competitive nature of the auction and his initial

to his own face.

aglow with the excitement of the auction, and Claire's spirits soared as she finalized the purchase

sigh happily as she made

Claire, looks like you've outdone yourself this time" he

eyes sparkling with satisfaction. "What can I say?

eyebrow, feigning surprise. "But spending this much on

smicked, playing along with the banter, "It's all about the lifestyle, Matthew. And besides, owning classic cars is a part of my investment portfolio." Curiosity piqued, Matthew asked, "So, what are

them parked in the basement

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

eyes widened in surprise. "The

Claire nodded.

one who wanted to have a meeting

Claire nodded again.

know

I know that voice from anywhere. Anyway, I'll be right

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 Claire and

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

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

was just playing around to drive up the price."

boyfriend, Lisa? The Ferrari F40 is every rich man's

area. However, she was taken aback when

smile. "Well, well, looks like

you are, Claire. And congratulations on winning

her demeanor cool. "Are

"What do you mean?"

me? Did I hear that wrong? Cause I'm sure Lisa would have a heart attack

eyes. "Why were you so keen

so easily?"

of them gazes at each other eyes with unreadable

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