Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband (END) novel Chapter 1744

Skyler had dropped a few grand on a swanky hotel room, and Zavier could only watch as Skyler was whisked away by her sister, feeling a pang of loss in his chest.

Back in his own room, he pinged his buddies in their group chat, [What are you guys up to?] He sent the message, but no one seemed to care.

Zavier: [Lucas is taken, Steven's got his eye on a girl. I get why those love-struck fools aren't replying. But Marc, what's your excuse? You ain't got a lady love, why the cold shoulder?]

After a while, Marcus finally shot back a message, [Was just catching up with my grandma.]

Zavier: [How's her health?]

Marcus: [Gran's tough as nails.]d2

Zavier: [She's only got you for a grandson. She not bugging you to bring home a bride?]

Marcus: [My gran ain't as bored as your granddad.]

Zavier: [That's a way to put it. You're young now, so she's not pressing you. Give it a couple of years, then we'll see if she starts nudging you.]

Marcus: [Don't sweat it for me. You sort out your own stuff first.]

Zavier: [Already did.]

Marcus: [Really?]

Zavier: [I've decided to go with the family's wishes. When Skyler is of age or after she graduates, we'll make it official.]

At that, Steven and Lucas, who'd been playing dead, suddenly sprang to life.

Steven: [If you're into Skyler, just say it, man. What's with the family wishes excuse?]

Lucas: [Never thought I'd see the day Zavier falls so hard. The age-old tale, even heroes can't fend off Cupid's arrow.]

Steven: [Marc, quit playing advisor when you're single as a pringle.]

Lucas: [Let him speak. Marc's making sense.]

Marcus: [If there's anything you need with me, just holler.]

That reminded Zavier of something, "How's the collaboration going with my uncle Matthew and the Hartley Group?"

Marcus: [The guy's got no character or competence. Teaming up with him is a headache. Besides, Rivera Inc. is a mess right now, and I'm not keen on muddying the waters. But if it's you, I'd consider it.]

Marcus's words were the solid backing Zavier needed.

With his friends' support, he felt ready to take on the world, "Thanks, man. Time to roll up my sleeves and get to it."