Coronation Street SPOILER: Serial killer Stephen plots a secret deal

Serial killer Stephen Reid will come under even more pressure on Coronation Street next week, as he plots a secret deal behind Carla Connor’s back.

In the next few scenes, Stephen joins forces with Sarah Platt and Michael Bailey to bring in a host of new clients, even asking Beth Tinker to work through the night to create some samples.

But Stephen struggles to hide his deal from Carla when he almost sees the customer at the factory… will he realize what he’s been up to?

Stephen (Todd Boyce) has been desperate to increase his earnings in recent weeks after killing Teddy Thompkins (Grant Burgin) and his son Leo (Joe Frost) to hide his mounting debts.

And next week, Michael (Ryan Russell) and Sarah (Tina O’Brien) agree that they need to think big with their designs and bomb every retailer on Stephen’s list.

However, it seems that Sarah’s workload could put a strain on her relationship with Adam, as he turns down their dinner plans.

Cash In: In the next few scenes, Stephen joins forces with Sarah Platt and Michael Bailey to attract new clients, even asking Beth Tinker to work all night creating samples.

At odds: Sarah’s focus at work begins to cause a strain on her marriage to her husband Adam, admitting that now is not the right time to try for a baby.

Joining Forces: Having spent the entire night working on samples, Beth admits to Michael that her machine has jammed, and if Carla sees him, she’ll realize he’s been working as a second.

Adam (Samuel Robertson) admits that he needs to go back to work late because they are trying to win a big contract and tells her that they need time to talk about having a baby.

Sarah admits that now It’s not the right time to be thinking about a baby, and at the factory he watches as Beth (Lisa George) works on new samples.

Having spent the whole night working on them, Beth admits to Michael that her machine has jammed, and if Carla (Alison King) sees him, she’ll realize she’s been moonlighting.

oops! Her secret plans are almost exposed when Carla arrives at the factory.

Sarah and Michael meet up with Rufus from Donahues and show him their samples, while Stephen shows him around the factory.

However, his cover is nearly blown when Carla returns and Stephen quickly pushes Rufus away.

At the bistro, Rufus questions Stephen, who quickly realizes that Carla is his PA.

Negotiate! Sarah and Michael meet up with Rufus from Donahues and show him his samples, while Stephen shows him around the factory.

The trio’s plans work when Rufus announces that he would like exclusive rights to their products.

Peter (Chris Gascoyne) proceeds to give her a he gets into his cab and is surprised when Rufus explains that he is here to make a deal with the factory.

At The Bistro, Sarah, Michael and Stephen toast their successful new business… but when Peter reveals that he gave Rufus a push and is apparently making a deal with the factory, will Carla realize what Stephen was doing? doing?

Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

oops! But later, Peter tells Carla that he took Rufus, the client, in his cab… will he realize what Stephen has been up to?