Chapter 38 Congrattions


    "￡300,000,000," ire calling out.


    The bids escted rapidly as both Alex and ire, fueled by determination and perhaps a touch ofpetitiveness, continued to raise


    the stakes.


    Alex rose again, this time to ￡678,000,000.


    ire 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 (ire) 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 ire.


    The tension in the room was palpable.


    ire 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 ire might ept defeat, the host paused dramatically. "Going once, going twice..." he began, drawing out the suspense.


    ire''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 apuse as ire jumped from her seat, a wide grin spreading across her face. She hugged Matthew tightly, her excitement obvious. The crowd''s apuse 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 yful smirk.


    Lisa chuckled, seeing through Alex''spetitive strategy. "Well, ire certainly looks thrilled with her new car."


    Alex nodded, watching ire with a mixture of amusement and satisfaction.


    He could indeed afford to bid much higher, even ￡900,000,000 or more for the Ferrari F40, but for some inexplicable reason, he had. held back and let ire win. Despite thepetitive nature of the auction and his initial desire to bid, seeing ire''s joyous expression somehow brought a smile.


    to his own face.


    The evening was aglow with the excitement of the auction, and ire''s spirits soared as she finalized the purchase of her Porsche and Ferrari


    She couldn''t help but sigh happily as she made her way out afterpleting the transaction.


    "Well, ire, looks like you''ve outdone yourself this time" he remarked, his tone teasing.


    ire chuckled, her eyes sparkling with satisfaction. "What can I say? Being a billionaire has its perks."


    Matthew raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise. "But spending this much on a car?"


    ire smicked, ying along with the banter, "It''s all about the lifestyle, Matthew. And besides, owning ssic cars is a part of my investment portfolio." Curiosity piqued, Matthew asked, "So, what are you going to do with these beauties?"


    ire''s gaze drifted thoughtfully. "I''ll have them parked in the basement of my penthouse. A Porsche and a Ferrari, a perfect duo."


    As they 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 apetitive bid." ire''s smirk turned into a knowing smile. "That would be Alexander Harris."


    Matthew''s eyes widened in surprise. "The Alexander Harris?"


    ire nodded.


    "The one who wanted to have a meeting with you?"


    ire nodded again.


    "How did you know it was him?"


    ire chuckled softly. "Oh, I know that voice from anywhere. Anyway, I''ll be right back."


    Excusing herself, ire made her way to thedies'' room to freshen up. As she touched up her makeup, she heard the door open and none other than Lisa walked in. ire resisted the urge to roll her eyes at the sight of her old best friend but focused on her reflection instead.


    Lisa, always one to make her presence known, sidled up to the sink next to ire and began reapplying her lipstick.


    "So, ire, lucky win with the Ferrari, huh?" Lisa remarked casually, her tone tinged with a hint of jealousy.


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


    "For your information, Alex wasn''t even interested in the car. He was just ying around to drive up the price." Lisa persisted; her wordsced with skepticism.


    ire turned to face Lisa directly, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Do you even know your own boyfriend, Lisa? The Ferrari F40 is every rich man''s dream. It''s not about ying games; it''s about owning a piece of history."


    With that, ire exited thedies'' room and headed back to the auction area. However, she was taken aback when she found Alex standing in front of her


    Crossing her arms over her chest, ire 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 you forgot."


    "I know exactly who you are, ire. And congrattions on winning the Ferrari F40."


    ire scoffed in disbelief; her demeanor cool. "Are you possessed?"


    "What do you mean?"


    "You are here congratting me? Did I hear that wrong? Cause I''m sure Lisa would have a heart attack if she found out you were congratting me."


    Alex rolled his eyes. "Why were you so keen to buy the Ferrari?"


    "Why did you let me win so easily?" ire lips curl up into a smirk.


    Each of them gazes at each other eyes with unreadable emotion.


    With a final nce back at Alex, ire couldn''t help but feel a mix of amusement and annoyance at the turn of events.


    ire couldn''t tell if Alex is in a good mood, or someone has simply taken over his body. But all in all, ire is satisfied with today''s


    result.


    Alone in his study, Robert paced back and forth in his study, his expression tense as he held his phone to his ear.


    "What do you mean our ount has been frozen?" Robert''s voice was sharp,ced with frustration.


    move an


    any of the money,"


    His associate exined the situation. "Someone has put a hold on our ount. We can''t m Robert sighed harshly, his mind racing to find a solution. "Damn it. We need to find a way around this. Have you tried anything yet?" His associate besitated before responding "I was thinking of spreading the money to different ounts, taking a longer route to avoid suspicion."


    Robert considered the suggestion for a moment. "Yes, that might work. Do it discreetly, and make sure no one catches wind of our movements."


    There was a brief pause before his associate spoke again. "Robert, there''s something else."


    "What?"Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.


    "The grave of Mary and Hector Peterson has been disturbed. Someone has removed their grave." Robert''s brow furrowed in confusion. Chapter 30 Congrinitatiana


    "Who did it? and where is the graveyard now?


    "I don''t have the exact location yet, but I''m working on it. I''ll find out more," his associate assured him


    "Good. Keep me updated," Robert instructed before ending the call.


    Robert''s thoughts raced. The frozen ount was a significant setback, and the news about the Petersons'' grave only added to his linease


    "Could ire be behind this?"


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