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."

nodded, watching Claire with a mixture of amusement

the Ferrari F40, but for some inexplicable reason, he had. held back and let Claire win. Despite the competitive nature of the auction

to his own face.

of the auction, and Claire's spirits

as she

yourself this

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

"But spending this much

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

basement of my penthouse. A Porsche and a

who were you bidding against for that Ferrari? It seemed like a competitive bid." Claire's

widened in surprise. "The

Claire nodded.

to

Claire nodded again.

did you know it was

"Oh, I know that voice

up. As she touched up her makeup, she heard the door open and none other than Lisa walked in. Claire resisted the

presence known, sidled up to the sink next to

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

nothing to

just playing around to

Lisa directly, 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

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

a sarcastic smile. "Well,

who you are, Claire. And congratulations on winning the

her demeanor cool.

"What do you mean?"

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

his eyes. "Why were you so keen to buy

you let me win so easily?" Claire lips

them gazes at each other

a final glance back at Alex, Claire couldn't help but feel