Chapter 14 Intentional Destruction

Clarence could hardly believe his ears. He stared at Ivana for a long moment, as if trying to make sure she was truly his bride. Then, in a fury, he slapped her and stormed off with his parents. The moment he walked away, Ivana ran after him. But the Kirks, clearly humiliated, refused to let her into the car. "What the hell is Clarence thinking? You're so much better than Ivana, and yet he's still hung up on her," Ansel commented. "Well, now it's blown up in his face. Not only has he lost his clients, but his reputation is in shambles, too." He kept talking, but I couldn't stand to hear any more. Lately, I'd thrown myself into work. Whenever I had free time, I helped out with my family's business. My days had purpose again. It was as if everything got a little brighter the second Clarence was gone. When I cut Ansel off mid-sentence, he seemed to think I still had feelings for Clarence. He sprang to his feet and said, "Come on, Janelle. There are plenty of decent guys out there.