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...”