Zavier let go of his hand as if he'd been electrocuted. Skyler had said the same thing to him once. He remembered it was Skyler's birthday, and he had planned to spend it with her, but her words had infuriated him. He had lost control of his emotions and hurt her.
Skyler had looked at her wounds, laughing, but her laughter was more painful than crying, "Zavier, can you do anything other than bully a defenseless woman?"
Even after so many years, if he heard those words again, Zavier could vividly recall the scene from that day. What he could never forget was how Skyler's laughter that was sadder than her tears.
After Cornelia broke free, she quickly retreated two steps, immediately putting distance between her and Zavier, "Marcus went to France."
Zavier asked, "He went to France? When did this happen?"
Cornelia replied, "Last night."
Zavier asked again, "Which airport did he fly from?"
Cornelia replied, "Riverton."
Zavier instantly picked up his phone and dialed a number, "Check the list of all individuals who left from Riverton last night. Compare each person's name and photo. Don't miss anyone. I need the details as comprehensive as possible."
If Skyler's death was a lie woven by Cornelia and Marcus, then Marcus going to France might be to help Skyler escape.
Zavier guessed that Marcus might be trying to hide Skyler again, trying to completely cut off his contact with Skyler.
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