"It's not a big deal. I just want to chat with you," Mike whispered.

"Then we can just talk out here!" Avery took him to the yard. "Alright, what's up?"

"What else? Don't you know?" Mike put his hands on his hips. "I know Adrian is special compared to other people, but you can't prioritize Adrian over Elliot!"

"I didn't!" Avery said.

"But that's what everyone thinks right now." Mike sighed heavily. "Avery, if Elliot isn't willing to fork out his money to save Adrian, you shouldn't keep on forcing him to!"

"I haven't even talked to him about this!" Avery frowned. "Do you really think I'd force him if I discussed it with him and he clearly refuses to help me?"

"You haven't talked to him yet?" Mike was a little surprised.

"No! I have a feeling that someone leaked this to him." Avery stared at his face. "Mike..."

"The main question now is how are you going to solve the problem?" Mike changed the subject immediately. "I'm here to advise you that you should explain everything to Elli