That’s what led him to Sally Spectra.
Clarke paid Sally in stolen designs from Forester Creations or so she thought.
In reality, Clarke was giving her his own original designs, which were a big success.

Seizing an opportunity, Sally offered him an enticing proposal literally.
Sally offered Clarke his own fashion line at Spectra in exchange for marrying her.
However, Sally backed out of the agreement at the last minute because the marriage wouldn’t be real.

Their son CJ was born, but Clarke wasn’t interested in fatherhood either.
Sally eventually dumped Clarke literally!
Sally Spectra proved she was no one’s fool where Clarke was concerned.

However, as their second anniversary neared, Clarke had an affair with his ex-wife, Kristen Forrester.
Defeated, Clarke left town, and Sally moved on to other men.
Clarke eventually returned years later, only to prove he was still a scoundrel.

Instead of helping save Spectra from bankruptcy as requested, he schemed to sabotage the company.
However, Clarke did attempt to connect with his then-teenage son, CJ (Mick Cain).
He was last seen working for Stephanie Forrester after Spectra had changed ownership and was renamed.

“She created a role that was four-dimensional,” he said.
“She lived that character … She really reveled in being Sally.”
