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

higher, even £900,000,000 or more for the Ferrari F40, but for some inexplicable reason, he had. held back

to his own face.

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

but sigh happily as she made her way out

looks like you've outdone yourself this time" he remarked,

can I say?

surprise. "But spending this much on a

about the lifestyle, Matthew. And besides, owning classic cars is a part of my investment portfolio." Curiosity piqued, Matthew asked, "So, what are you going

them parked in the basement of my penthouse.

continued their conversation, Matthew's curiosity got the best of hitn. "By the way, who were you bidding against for that Ferrari? It seemed like

eyes widened in

Claire nodded.

wanted to have a

Claire nodded again.

you know

voice from anywhere. Anyway, I'll be right

made her 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 urge to roll her eyes at the sight of her old best friend but focused

sidled up to the sink

huh?" Lisa remarked casually, her tone

"Luck had nothing to do with

playing around to drive

you even know your own boyfriend, Lisa? The Ferrari F40 is every rich man's dream. It's

the auction area. However, she was taken aback when she found

over her chest, Claire looked up at Alex with a sarcastic smile. "Well,

who you are, Claire. And congratulations on winning the Ferrari

her demeanor

"What do you mean?"

Did I hear that wrong? Cause I'm sure Lisa would have a heart attack if she found

were you so keen to

you let me win so easily?" Claire lips curl up into a

them gazes at each other eyes with

couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and