Hollyoaks - Pete Buchanan will step up his manipulation of Cleo McQueen when she seems to be slowly escaping from his influence.

When Cleo rejects his latest advances, a furious Pete takes revenge by secretly deleting an essay she has been working on for college.

Cleo is distraught when she discovers that her work has disappeared and when her mother Reenie fails to offer any help, it gives Pete the perfect chance to play the knight in shining armour.

Pete deletes Cleo's essay

Pete advances on Cleo in her bedroom

Pete manages to get himself the keys to Hollyoaks High and convinces Cleo to rewrite the essay there without any distractions, as well offering to stay and 'help' her.

The schemer's efforts pay off as Cleo is delighted when he helps her to finish the essay, but he quickly exploits her gratitude by moving in for a kiss.

However, in the aftermath, Cleo shocks Pete by urging him to choose between her and Reenie once and for all. Will he manage to get out of this one?

Airs Tuesday, September 22nd and Wednesday, September 23rd