Chapter 7 Confrontation

When he saw me with my head down, Ansel nudged my arm. "Come on. You're a brilliant analyst. Don't tell me you're backing out now. You can read the stock market like a pro, but you're scared to face one cheating ex?" He frowned as he said it. My lips parted slightly, but in the end, I said nothing. I wasn't scared—just uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Ivana seemed hell-bent on provoking me. She kissed Clarence right in front of me, then turned to his classmates and announced loudly, "Everyone, Clarence is officially my boyfriend now." Ansel didn't hold back and scoffed. "Wow. I didn't realize some people were that eager to play the mistress." I tried to stop him, but it was too late. The confrontation had already started. "Ansel Reed, what the hell is your problem?" Clarence snapped. He used to speak to Ansel with basic respect. But now, he was spitting out his full name. That alone showed how furious he was. Then, Clarence turned to me, his gaze sharp. "Janelle, don't forget tha