"erhmmm--- No, not really." Jack stuttered."It's just standard procedure," Melbourne explained."Oh, I understand you. The warehouse has been abandoned for quite a while right? Considering the area it's located too. Trust me," She allowed her fingers to settle on Jack's sleeve. The cop's naked eye shone with delight. "My husband and I have wanted to sell it for quite some time now. But we had to leave the city for a while. You know how business goes. Right honey?" With her hands still on Jack's sleeve, she moved her head towards Tobias.Elijah was well and truly entertained. Now he knew what an excellent actress Cleo was, his life was about to become ten times easier."Yes, love. We're going to sell now." He said, the enthusiasm in his voice not matching his eyes as he stared at Cleo's hands on Jack."So can we please leave now officer?" She pouted, and with her free hands, twisted a lock of her hair as she bounced from toe to toe."I think ----""Yes, you can. You can go any

Colin Trust looked out his window when he heard the sound of a car roughly pulling into his compound. He took a swig from the glass of whiskey in his hands, and his eyes narrowed as he waited for the crackhead who was confident enough to barge into his personal space. When the door of the car swung open, and Nathan Luxe stepped out, he bobbed his head. Turning away from the window, he adorned a smiley counting the seconds until Nathan strode in. He was up ten, when Nathan Luxe walked into his living room."Colin." The angry man regarded him with a nudge of his head."Nathan Luxe," Colin said, walking to the minibar. He grabbed the half empty bottle on the counter, and an additional glass. "To what do I owe this surprise visit?" He asked, returning to the living room."I'll need that drink first before I proceed." Nathan grated his teeth, his eyes devoid of emotion."Well here you go then." Colin handed him his drink.He accepted and emptied the glass in one go. His face scrunched, as

"I can't believe you insist on going for the party tonight. I know you're obsessed with the girl, but I didn't think you were totally helpless." Cleo queried, as she helped Elijah put his jacket on."Okay, first of all, I'm not obsessed with anyone. Secondly, I'm going because Mr William Carter, Winnie's grandpa invited me. Not because of Winnie, but because of her grandfathe. Get that?" He moved away from her, and went to stand before his mirror. "Sure Elijah. That explains why you're putting extra efforts in your looks. Whatchu going to do next? Shave your beards?" She scoffed, drawing closer to him again."You know for someone who is so against me going to this dinner party, you sure look overdressed. Why didn't you turn me down when I suggested you come along, huh?" He turned to face her, with an accusatory squint."What?" She chortled. "I'm only going because you asked me to go. Remember, you're still a little vulnerable. Also too stubborn to put on your ring. Since we don't

"Wait, I thought we were going to stand by ourselves?" Tobias already nervous asked."No baby. We're not going to let these snobbish rats think they're better than us. Let's go." Cleo raised a stubborn chin, her lip pursed. Elijah and Tobias communicated silently, through a quick look. Elijah shrugged in defeat, pointing at Cleo."Got it," Tobias said under his breath."Common guys, let's go," Cleo said, already sashaying ahead.Rhonda held her breath when she spotted the trio coming over. She had been so upset with the new woman in Elijah's life, that she had failed to notice how different he looked. She didn't usually like this style in a man. She preferred a clean fresh shaved man. That's why she was surprised at how hot she found her husband. Yeah, her husband. As long as she had not the divorce paper yet, he belonged to her and only her."I can't believe you called him over." Nathan hissed. If Colin wasn't his friend, he would have been suspicious of his motives.He didn't

The security guy didn't hesitate to open the mini gate for Winnie and Lexington. But as they drew closer to their friends, Cleo suddenly felt a shift in the air."Did you feel that?" She turned to Elijah, who by the look on his face was completely oblivious."See what?" His eyes squinted."Nothing. Forget it." She said, but she couldn't.Standing like that with her head to the ground, everything seemed fine. But the moment she raised her head up to watch Winnie approach, it felt like a clammy hands had wrapped around the base of her throat.The closer they got, the tighter the hand. She tried to control it's effect on her, but there was a recoil of effort. The force of the hand made her stumble forward, and she quickly grabbed a hold of Tobias to keep her from falling face flat."Are you okay?" He held on to her, his voice shaky with panic.Elijah took a notice too, and stooped. "Cleo? What is it?""I don't know. It just fe--- I need to get out of here." She struggled hardy bu