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

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

to his own face.

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

but sigh happily as she made her way out after completing

outdone yourself this

with satisfaction. "What can I say?

feigning surprise. "But spending this much

And besides, owning classic cars is a part of my investment portfolio." Curiosity piqued, Matthew asked, "So, what are you going to do with these

them parked in the basement of my penthouse. A Porsche and a Ferrari, a perfect

you bidding against for that Ferrari? It seemed like a competitive bid." Claire's smirk turned into a knowing smile. "That would

in

Claire nodded.

one who wanted to have a meeting

Claire nodded again.

you know it

that voice from anywhere.

the ladies' room to freshen up. As she 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

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

Ferrari, huh?" Lisa remarked casually, her tone tinged

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

in the car. He was just playing around to drive up

turned to face Lisa directly, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Do you even know your own boyfriend, Lisa? The Ferrari F40 is every

room and headed back to the auction area. However, she

her arms over her chest, Claire looked up at Alex with a sarcastic smile. "Well, well, looks like you've mistaken me for

who you are, Claire. And congratulations

disbelief; her demeanor cool. "Are you

"What do you mean?"

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

you so keen to

did you let me win so easily?" Claire lips

at each other eyes

but feel a