Should he let Elliot in or not?

Mike did not have any grudges against Elliot. If it were not for Avery, Mike would have welcomed him in.

Just as Mike was pondering this question, the bodyguard walked over and opened the door for Elliot.

Mike was bewildered.

If Avery was home. She would surely loudly question the bodyguard, "Whose side are you on?"

Mike had been questioned by her more than once.

"Avery's not home, so you've become the master of the house!" Mike said sarcastically to the bodyguard.

The bodyguard looked indignant. "Even if I don’t open the door, you will open it. We'll just say that you opened it later."

Mike said, "Not only will you act first and ask for forgiveness later, but you also know how to shift the blame!"

The bodyguard ignored him, turned around, and left.

Elliot approached Mike and asked, "Are the children home?"

Mike raised his eyebrows. "I knew you came here for the children. Don't you find it embarrassing? You're the high and mighty President of