Coronation Street viewers reckon they've spotted a huge blunder as Elaine Metcalfe ended up in hospital after being drugged by Stephen Reid.On last night's episode of the ITV soap, Elaine was completely unaware that her future husband has taken out a life insurance policy in her name and is trying to cash in a bid to buy Carla Connor's shares in Underworld.
Earlier this week, rival businessman Owen Longford, who is hoping to bag Carla's share, discovered that Stephen has been trying to ruin his chanced of a romance with Jenny Connor and during a moment of heated words between the two, Owen said that he would sack him from the factory as soon as the contracts are signed, writes The Manchester Evening News.Stephen then decides to have a word with Carla in private, urging her to reconsider the sale of the factory.
Carla says that she will consider his offer if he can come up with the money.Knowing that it's not quite possible, Stephen furiously trashed the factory floor after sending staff home.
Back at home, Stephen suggested again to Elaine that they should buy Carla’s share of the business. However, Elaine isn't interested and says she won't invest a penny in the factory and tells him that they should just enjoy their retirement.
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