Coronation Street spoilers follow.
Coronation Street's Stephen Reid continues to worm his way in at Underworld next week.
Stephen has been keeping up the pretence that he's still a successful businessman ever since he returned to Weatherfield earlier this year, but viewers have seen tell-tale signs that he's struggling with his finances.
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In next week's episodes, Stephen appears to have a plan in mind as he focuses his efforts on flattering his niece Sarah Barlow.
During a busy day at the factory, Carla Barlow struggles to secure an important fabric order.
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Stephen exploits Carla's woes, telling Sarah that it's clear who the business brains of the factory really is. He even suggests that Sarah should consider buying Carla out of her share.
Later, Stephen confirms that he has managed to source the fabric that Underworld needed at a competitive price.
Now full of confidence herself, Sarah shares her business ideas with Stephen. She asks him to help her prove to Carla that she knows what she's talking about.
Later in the week, Sarah asks Carla to hire Stephen as a new consultant for the business.
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Carla isn't sure it's a good idea and confides in her husband Peter and father-in-law Ken about how she doesn't fully trust Stephen.
Ken backs Stephen as an honourable man, so Carla reluctantly decides to hire him as a consultant.
Back at Number 8 later on, Stephen tells Sarah that she should take out a loan and expand the business herself. What is he really up to?
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV and streams on the ITV Hub.
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