Jinder sat at one of the many tables outside a small almost forgotten about cafe. Perfect for what he needed it for. Across from him sat his old business partner and one of the few he could consider a friend. Often times over the years had he wondered what his former business partners had been up to, none more so than his time in prison. He wondered if Heath was happy living a life of an ordinary man, surrounded by his many children and wife. Just as he had wondered how Drew was doing alone in the dangerous world, yet the Scotsman appeared to be doing well for himself, not only had he bulked up, but often had his named be whispered as if he was some sort of legend meant to be kept secret. Their conversation having been on what the pair had been up to since parting ways, for Jinder it was to gage his former partner, to determined whether he could have had a part to play. Yet for Drew it was merely to cover the distaste of lost trust and cover his tracks of involvement.
"I heard about the girl. What did she do?" casually spoke Drew, his Scottish ascent helping to deceive the man before him, already two steps ahead of his former partner. Even more so when he knew Jinder had help to break the one in question at a young age. Yet even now he questioned how anyone could let two animals free upon the world again, especially when it was their path of terror would resume and those they once tormented would become their hunt once more. "You know, other than being what remained of the Knight family Baron had a vendetta against" added the Scotsman, picking up his mug mere moments later, yet he knew Aleister was close by, the man had been avoiding Paige for weeks, since they'd faked her death. Something the young woman in question had picked up on. All those whom knew her did.
"Black heart diamond" muttered Jinder, already knowing something as priceless as the diamond would be known almost those of the underworld. Yet Drew dared not speak his thoughts, knowing if he did, it would give it away he knew more than he let on. "If she's gone then there is no one left for the diamond to go to. Thrust Baron can get it more easily. Plus it will end the rivalry for good" explained the Canadian, knowing deep down the reason, Baron and himself had attacked the Knight family that fateful night was for a different reason entirely. Only during their time behind bars did they come to realise the diamond Baron had desired had been in the families procession, thrust both regretted allowing ECIII to let the two adolescences go. "Why are you so interested in her?" questioned Jinder, an ire of suspicion lacing his otherwise calm voice. Yet to his surprise Drew acted no different, instead he acted as he had always done, all be it a little more dangerous than before.
"Just find it amusing really" responded Drew, recalling when he heard the stories of when Baron had gone to war with Finn over that very diamond. It being clear Finn had taken the truth to the grave with him. Much like the others in his trusted circle likely did. He wondered if Finn's sacrifice was what lead others to reappear against Baron and those all to loyal to him. "I heard he went to war with Finn, believing he had it. So how did it end up with the raven haired beauty?" asked the Scotsman, beginning to sow the seeds of doubt, all while knowing Jinder would've never asked those questions himself. He was a follower, a blind on at that.
"I guess we'll never know" commented Jinder, a wicked smirk appearing on his lips suggesting he didn't particularly care either. Yet that smirk soon turned sadistic at recalling a discussion with Baron before he left. The structure he had become determined to build and use against those protecting both siblings. Much like the decision awaiting those same protectors brought amusement to him. "Baron will win this, he's got something they don't" uttered the Canadian before finishing his drink, almost smashing the china cup down on the glass table. All that remained of his presence there was a few scrunched up bills and spilled coffee. The dark haired man had dashed off in a hurry upon seeing the real reason he'd chosen the cafe. Yet when Drew looked down to the napkin, now doused in coffee, he seen the to worded message Jinder had left him. Elimination Chamber
Elsewhere Baron stood at a balcony, over looking the wielders beginning to bring his structure of pain and torment to life. The room behind him, destined to have a special purpose. Already had it been converted into a cell, especially for the raven haired woman whom had slipped through his fingers again. No other would stay in the cell, he wanted it to be perfect for when she eventually arrived there. The other rooms also converted into cells, each one with two separate cages to hold a single prisoner who awaited the tormented end in his latest structure of evil.
"Why did you decorate it" asked Bobby upon entering the cell intended for little Saraya. He always found how Baron acted towards her as odd. How he was determined to kill her yet also showed softness as if there was apart of him whom cared for her. Yet for Zak no such care or gentleness was there. Baron on the other hand merely looked to his partner, knowing the muscular man wouldn't understand, nor was he intended on attempting to explain it. "She's gonna end up like the rest of them, why go through all the trouble?" muttered the smaller man, almost regretting his words in the seconds they left his lips. Baron wasting little time in tossing a look of utter hatred in his direction. "Why do something like this for someone you hate?" asked Bobby, walking to stand besides Baron as if he was under the belief they were somehow equals, yet to his surprise he heard the former Lone Wolf sigh in response to the words spoken.
"I don't hate her" responded Baron, knowing his words would surprise many who heard them. "I pity her" added the self proclaimed king, almost with regret. Only Jinder knew the secret he carried with him from that night. Only Jinder knew what that night had meant to him. "And I don't want the jewel for the reason you believe either. Finn knew we would kill him, yet still never spoke of where it was. He did it to protect her" whispered the former Lone Wolf, knowing if he could choose her fate, then he'd let her go and never bother her again, he'd ensure no one bothered her again. Yet he knew Bobby would never allow it, just as he knew Jinder wouldn't. "If she's is to die at our hands, then she deserves respect and to know why. She's not like the others. Everyone who hides her knows it" finished Baron, showing his softer side once more, yet he also knew there was something else Bobby wanted to ask, yet not about what the wielders were doing, something else entirely.
"We shouldn't kill Zak" voiced Bobby, his arrogance and confidence clear to hear in his voice. Yet he also knew he'd have to come up with an argument on why they shouldn't do as instructed. "We could use him, bring him to our side. With him with us it would send a message" rambled the muscular man, as if he was the only one talking any sense. Soon enough his eyes were drawn to the structure, the steel being wielded together with the chains thrown in. Other parts of the structure waiting to be added. A board with its back to them stood below, the wielders often looking to it with reference, almost as if ensuring it would be exactly as designed and arranged. The remaining members of Hurt Business soon entered the decorated cell, seemingly just as confused as Bobby, yet neither of them dared utter a word about it, already sensing uneasiness between the two men.
"We're not turning him to our side. If she dies then do does he" spoke Baron, a commanding tone in his voice, one most knew not to argue back with, yet Bobby merely rolled his eyes as if intending to ignore the order given. "Disobey and all four of you will be in that along with Riddle and Zak himself" commented the King, as if he read his comrades mind, something that was clearly unexpected to Bobby and something that appeared to strike fear in to all four men. Yet Bobby could only wonder if Baron had been like that with Jinder and ECIII, or if he was only like it to a certain few who were recipient to such ways. Baron soon left the cell, resisting the urge to lock the four inside it. Yet his thoughts were soon interrupted by the wails of a child and screams of a helpless mother. He knew whom it was, yet not an ounce of guilt could be seen.
"Send the message and you can see your boy" yelled Jinder to the blonde woman screaming for her child, he'd been saying the same thing over and over again, as if he was a broken record for almost ten minutes, yet still she ignored him in favour of screaming for the toddler. The same toddler who only just began to cry, it being clear something had spooked or scared him. Baron soon appeared through the doors, appearing more curious than angered by the interruptions, the Hurt Business following seconds behind. Bobby with his normal menacing look, yet he looked towards the room where the toddler's wails could be heard from, almost as if he believed the young boy was some alien creature. "DO IT!" yelled Jinder, acting as if he was about to send a command to the man holding the child, only succeeding to frighten the mother more and cause the toddler's wails to become far louder.
"Zak. Its Annie. I don't know where you are right now, but I need your help" spoke the blonde woman, her blue eyes showing her terror over what was happen to her and her three year old son. All she knew it was something she hoped would have a happy end. With tears in her eyes, she continue to read what was written out for her, hoping by doing so, her young son would remain unharmed. "Me and Junior are in trouble. Some guy called Jinder said he needed our help with getting your attention. They took Junior from me. Please Zak give them what they want. If not for me then do it for Junior" cried the blonde mother, fighting to hold back her tears. She recognised her kidnapper, Zak hated the man more than anyone else, perhaps even more than the Lone Wolf in Baron.
"Take her to her child. Keep them together until he comes" muttered Baron as he walked on, refusing to let the past repeat itself. Jinder soon followed him from the large room, ignoring the confused looks Bobby was once again sending in their direction, just as it was clear something was playing on Baron's mind. It was obvious, his softer nature coming through as he denied Bobby and the rest of Hurt Business several things. Only ensuring to annoy them further. Yet Bobby's questioning looks only intensified upon entering the shared office space. "I made the mistake of separating a mother from her children before, a decision I've regretted every day since then" admitted Baron as he sat in one of the chairs, his thoughts taking him back. Bobby only turning to Jinder for answers to his questions.
"The Knight family" commented Jinder, recalling the conversations to happen while the pair shared a cell in prison. "He's never told anyone the truth of that night, but its the reason he pities Paige" uttered the Canadian, knowing what was about to be said, was a secret few knew about. "Zak and Paige are his half siblings" softly spoke Jinder, recalling when Baron had been told that, the day of their trial. It being obvious he was none the wise of the connection before that moment. "He killed his brother without knowing it" remembered Jinder, recalling the night's event so clearly. How he'd handcuffed little Saraya and Zak to the dinning room table, how Baron had slight Roy's throat and watched as Jinder himself had beaten Ricky to death with a baseball bat. Even how Jackie had refused to choose between her youngest children that night, only to pay for it with her life.
"She's gonna die one way or another" responded Bobby, his voice full of malice and a threatening aura, something he threw towards Baron with his comment. "That's why you wanted to find Zak first. You chose that day to make yourself known, knowing someone would be around to help her" ranted Bobby, as he attempt to figure out the way Baron's mind worked. Yet struggled to do so without all the pieces to his puzzle. Jinder of the other hand only shook his head, knowing deep down Baron didn't see himself as the bad guy. He seen Zak as the threat against Paige, the only thing standing in the way of her happiness.
"She doesn't know. Neither of them do" shouted Baron as he slammed his fists down on the table. Recalling all the times in the past he'd hope for someone to protect. Only when he got that wish, he realised to late to go back and change the pain he'd caused. "You wont find her, they've hid her from everyone who wants to bring her harm. Zak included. If they know what's good for her, they will keep them parted" yelled the King. Stunning Bobby into silence, it being clear the muscular man was under the impression one or both knew of the sibling bound they shared with Baron. An assumption proven to be wrong. Bobby soon left, a new light in his brown eyes, a dangerous light. As if he had just gained the power he needed over Baron, in order to get what he wanted from the man. Control. Complete and utter control.
"We need to get rid of him and Hurt Business" calmly spoke Jinder, knowing the danger he could pose to the plans put in place. "He'll try and sway Zak ..." added the Canadian, knowing he didn't need to finish the sentence, it being clear Baron knew what it would mean. Yet he also knew his trusted friend had changed a lot while in prison. Much more than anyone had truly realised. He found someone to protect, even when that person seen him as an enemy and the person to have tore her life apart. "She'll be safe with Drew and Aleister. The guy willingly allowed himself to be questioned, stays with her, even now" spoke Jinder, showing his true intentions were to help his old friend rather than hinder him.
"Send them a message. Warn then the Hurt Business is coming" calmly spoke Baron has he looked around to Jinder. "Tell them the truth and if Zak happens to come here before Bobby gets to her. Kill him and let the mother and child go" added the former Lone Wolf. Showing although he had softness even care for Paige, the same didn't extend to Zak, although the man's son was safe from him. Jinder soon nodded before walking off, knowing Baron would plan the downfall of Hurt Business on his own. Yet even he questioned who the Elimination Chamber was truly meant for and who'd be inside of it. Deep down he suspected Bobby and the rest of Hurt Business were supposed to end up inside of it as was anyone else who dared hurt the raven haired woman.
"I accept my fate" whispered Jinder, long since remembering what he'd done to earn the wrath of the Dutchman, how he'd taken the man's wife from him, as he had done with his best friend. Just as he could recall what he'd done to earn the murderous attention of Ciampa and Gargano. Yet even he couldn't say for sure how the entire mess was going to end. If any of them would walk away unscathed or even alive. Yet he could also sense Bobby and the Hurt Business were gaining more power and were thrust secretive over their plans. The same power leading the four men to become a threat to everything.