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."

with a mixture of amusement and

he had. held back and let Claire win. Despite the competitive nature of the auction and his initial desire to bid,

to his own face.

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

she made

like you've outdone yourself this

eyes sparkling with satisfaction. "What can I say? Being a billionaire has

an eyebrow, feigning surprise. "But spending this

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

thoughtfully. "I'll have them parked in the basement of my penthouse. A Porsche and a Ferrari,

hitn. "By the way, who were you bidding against for that Ferrari? It

eyes widened in surprise. "The

Claire nodded.

one who wanted to

Claire nodded again.

you know it

that voice from anywhere. Anyway, I'll be

touched up her makeup, she heard the door open and none other than Lisa walked in. Claire resisted the urge to roll her eyes at the sight of her old best

presence known, sidled up to the sink next to

Ferrari, huh?" Lisa remarked casually, her

composed but couldn't help but respond. "Luck had 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

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 games; it's about owning a piece of

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

sarcastic smile. "Well, well, looks like you've mistaken me for someone else. I'm not Lisa, in case you

Claire. And congratulations on

disbelief; her demeanor

"What do you mean?"

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

eyes. "Why were you so keen to buy

easily?"

gazes at each other eyes with unreadable

Alex, Claire couldn't help but feel