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."

with a mixture of amusement and

some inexplicable reason, he had. held back and let Claire

to his own face.

with the excitement of the auction, and Claire's spirits

sigh happily as she made her

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

"What can

feigning surprise. "But spending

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

parked in the basement of

"By the way, who were you bidding against for that Ferrari? It seemed like a competitive bid." Claire's smirk turned into a knowing smile. "That

in surprise. "The

Claire nodded.

wanted to have a meeting with

Claire nodded again.

you know it was

that voice from

other than Lisa walked in. Claire

make her presence known, sidled up to the sink

with the Ferrari, huh?" Lisa remarked casually, her tone

composed but couldn't help but respond. "Luck had nothing to do with it. I simply know what I

He was just playing around to drive up

even know your own boyfriend, Lisa? The Ferrari F40 is every rich man's dream. It's not about playing games; it's about

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

her arms over her chest, Claire looked up at Alex with a sarcastic smile. "Well, well, looks like you've mistaken me for someone else. I'm not Lisa, in case

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

scoffed in disbelief; her demeanor cool. "Are you

"What do you mean?"

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

"Why were you so keen to buy the

so easily?"

of them gazes at each

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