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."
nodded, watching Claire with a mixture of amusement
inexplicable reason, he had. held back and let Claire win. Despite the competitive nature of the auction
to his own face.
was aglow with the excitement of the auction, and Claire's spirits soared as she finalized the purchase
help but sigh happily as she made her way out
looks like you've outdone yourself this time" he
satisfaction. "What can I say? Being a billionaire
an eyebrow, feigning surprise. "But
Matthew. And besides, owning classic cars is a part of my investment portfolio." Curiosity piqued, Matthew
drifted thoughtfully. "I'll have them parked in the basement of my penthouse. A Porsche
the way, who were you bidding against for that Ferrari? It seemed like a competitive bid." Claire's smirk turned into a
in
Claire nodded.
who wanted to have a
Claire nodded again.
did you know it
voice from anywhere. Anyway, I'll
Claire 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
one to make her presence known, sidled up to the sink next to
win with the Ferrari, huh?" Lisa remarked casually, her tone tinged
nothing to do with it. I simply
the car. He was just playing around to drive up the price." Lisa persisted; her words laced with
eyes narrowing slightly. "Do you even know your own boyfriend, Lisa? The Ferrari F40 is every rich
the auction area. However, she was taken aback when she found Alex standing in front of
looked up at Alex with a sarcastic smile. "Well, well, looks like you've
exactly who you are, Claire. And
scoffed in disbelief; her demeanor cool.
"What do you mean?"
me? Did I hear that wrong? Cause I'm sure Lisa would have a heart attack if she found out you were
you so keen to
win so easily?" Claire
gazes at each other eyes with unreadable
a final glance back at Alex, Claire couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and annoyance
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