New beginning: Billionaire love story
Chapter 38
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
for the Ferrari F40, but for some inexplicable reason, he had. held back and let Claire win.
to his own face.
and Claire's spirits soared as she finalized the purchase of her
but sigh happily as she made her way out
like you've outdone yourself this time" he remarked, his
sparkling with satisfaction. "What can I say? Being a billionaire has
surprise. "But spending
Matthew. And besides, owning classic cars is a part of my investment portfolio." Curiosity piqued, Matthew asked, "So, what are you going to do
the basement of my penthouse. A Porsche and a Ferrari,
way, who were you bidding against for that Ferrari?
widened in surprise. "The Alexander
Claire nodded.
wanted to have a meeting with
Claire nodded again.
did you know it was
"Oh, I know that voice from anywhere. Anyway,
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
always one to make her presence known, sidled up to the sink next to
Claire, lucky win with the Ferrari, huh?" Lisa remarked casually, her tone tinged with
composed but couldn't help but respond. "Luck had nothing
information, Alex wasn't even interested in the car. He was just playing around to drive up the price." Lisa persisted;
"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
and headed back to the auction area. However, she was taken aback when she found Alex
arms over her chest, Claire looked up at Alex with a sarcastic smile. "Well, well, looks like you've mistaken me for
know exactly who you are, Claire. And congratulations on winning the Ferrari
scoffed 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 if she
eyes. "Why were you so keen to buy
did you let me win so easily?" Claire lips curl up into a
each other
at Alex, Claire couldn't help but feel a mix
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