X, a shopkeeper says to Y, who manages his business C “Sell nothing to Z unless he pays you ready money, for I have no opinion of his honesty”. Can Z claim against X for defamation?

X, a shopkeeper says to Y, who manages his business C “Sell nothing to Z unless he pays you ready money, for I have no opinion of his honesty”. Can Z claim against X for defamation?
A . Yes, he can
B . No, if the statement has been said in the good faith
C . No, because it has not been published
D . None of the above

Answer: B