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

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.

the excitement of the auction, and Claire's spirits soared

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

yourself this time" he

can I say? Being a

surprise. "But spending this much

is a part of my investment portfolio." Curiosity piqued, Matthew

basement of my penthouse. A Porsche and a Ferrari, a

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.

wanted to have a meeting with

Claire nodded again.

you know it

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

open and none other than Lisa walked in. Claire resisted the urge to roll

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

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

nothing to do with it. I simply know what I

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

her eyes narrowing slightly. "Do you even know your own boyfriend, Lisa? The Ferrari F40

auction area. However, she was taken aback when she found Alex standing in front

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

who you are, Claire.

disbelief; her demeanor cool.

"What do you mean?"

I'm sure Lisa would have

were you so keen to buy

so easily?" Claire lips

of them gazes at each

feel