Mike burst through the doors and strode into Avery's office.

"Avery! Chad was the one who had initiated it!" Mike said. His pale blue eyes filled with apprehension. "We were just drinking and chatting at first when his leg slid against mine… If he didn't mean anything by it, then why did he bump my leg with his? Wasn't that a signal for sex?"

Avery's face turned scarlet.

"Chad was trying to find out if you were gay or straight," Ben said awkwardly.

Mike was determined to argue his case.

"I didn't know what his true intentions were! Besides, he had the time of his life that night!"

The entire room dipped into pin-drop silence.

Elliot picked up his glass of water and took a sip.

Ben followed suit.

Avery changed the subject, "Did you ever hack into Angela Special Needs Academy? Also, were you behind the system breach at Sterling Group before this?"

Mike raised both his hands and swore, "It wasn't me! I'd admit it if it were me. It's true that my hacking skills are impressive, b