Marcus didn't get what Zavier was on about, but he knew the dude was going through the wringer after losing his wife. He didn't pick a fight, "How's the whole Skyler situation going? Holler if you need a hand."
Zavier chuckled, "President Hartley, ain't you more clued in about the Skyler situation than I am?"
Lucas jumped in, "Zavier, why you gotta be so rough around the edges?"
Zavier retorted, "Am I being rough? If your wife kicked the bucket today, I bet you'd be even more ticked off."
Lucas shot back, "What's your angle here? Are you blaming Marc? We all get you're gutted about your wife, but could you maybe tone down the fire and brimstone? Maybe you should take a hard look at what made Skyler want to bail on you in such a drastic way."
Zavier stared everyone down, "So what's your agenda here? Are you here to rake me over the coals?"
Even laid-back Lucas was getting riled up, "Zavier, why do you always have to be so caustic? If you think we're here to make fun of you, consider our friendship toast."
Zavier responded, "Fine, I admit I messed up. You're all right. I'll handle the Skyler thing myself, no need for y'all to lose sleep over it. I'm planning on throwing a shindig at the largest hotel in Riverton, and it's gonna last a few days. Everyone's invited."
He turned to Cornelia, "Mrs. Hartley, you're aware of this, aren't you?"
Cornelia was puzzled, "What are you talking about?"
Zavier sneered, "Even though Hannah is a pro actress, her acting chops can't hold a candle to an amateur like you."
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