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

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

to his own face.

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

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

looks like you've outdone yourself this time"

chuckled, her eyes sparkling with satisfaction. "What can I say? Being a billionaire

an eyebrow, feigning surprise. "But spending this

a part of my

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

for that Ferrari?

eyes widened in surprise. "The

Claire nodded.

wanted to have a

Claire nodded again.

you know it was

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

way to 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

to the sink next

Claire, lucky win with the Ferrari, huh?" Lisa remarked

"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 the price." Lisa persisted; her

her eyes narrowing slightly. "Do you even know your own boyfriend, Lisa? The Ferrari F40 is every rich man's

ladies' room and headed back to the auction area. However, she was taken aback when she found Alex standing in

with a sarcastic smile. "Well, well, looks

are, Claire. And congratulations on winning

in disbelief; her demeanor cool. "Are you

"What do you mean?"

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

"Why were you so keen

you let me win so easily?" Claire

at each other eyes

at Alex, Claire couldn't help but feel a