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."

Claire with a mixture

£900,000,000 or more for the Ferrari F40, but for some inexplicable reason, he had. held back and let Claire win. Despite the competitive nature of the auction and his initial desire to bid, seeing

to his own face.

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

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

like you've outdone yourself this time"

"What can I say?

surprise. "But spending this

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

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

for that Ferrari? It seemed like a competitive bid." Claire's smirk turned into a

in surprise. "The

Claire nodded.

to have a meeting

Claire nodded again.

know

chuckled softly. "Oh, I know that voice from

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

sidled up to the sink next to Claire and

Claire, lucky win with the Ferrari, huh?" Lisa remarked casually, her tone tinged

help but respond. "Luck had nothing to do with

even interested in the car. He was just playing

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

auction area. However, she was taken aback

smile. "Well, well, looks like you've mistaken me for someone else. I'm

know exactly who you are, Claire. And congratulations on winning the

scoffed in disbelief; her demeanor cool. "Are

"What do you mean?"

I'm sure Lisa would

rolled his eyes. "Why were you so keen

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

of them gazes at each

final glance back at Alex, Claire couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and annoyance at the turn