While all the attention has been on Dee-Dee Bailey and Ollie’s troubled romance, in another corner of Coronation Street, Adam Barlow has been the first to notice signs of something unusual about his new client.

Ever since he accepted Ollie as his client in a dangerous driving case, Adam has felt like something was “off”.

And now, as Ollie’s strange behaviour becomes increasingly apparent, Adam is forced to question: who is he?

In a controversial scene, Adam discovers that Ollie is not just interested in his case.

He’s also constantly questioning other Weatherfield residents – especially Toyah Battersby. For a seasoned lawyer like Adam, this should be a wake-up call. “A client should focus on their own case, not prying into someone else’s life,” Adam later tells Alya.

Adam also overhears a secret call from Ollie in his office. Although he doesn’t know who’s on the other end of the line, the message “I’ll find out more, don’t worry” is enough to convince Adam that Ollie isn’t as simple as he appears.

What complicates the situation is Dee-Dee’s deep feelings for Ollie. When Adam hints that Ollie might be hiding something, Dee-Dee immediately reacts violently, thinking that Adam is just jealous or overprotective. But as time goes on, the evidence Ollie leaves behind becomes harder for Dee-Dee to ignore.

She’s torn between her heart and her mind: on one hand, she wants to trust her boyfriend, but on the other, she can’t ignore the signs that he’s hiding a secret. Viewers saw Dee-Dee’s confused look when Adam asked, “Are you sure you know everything about Ollie?”

Meanwhile, Toyah has become an unwanted subject. Without even realizing it, she is becoming the center of secret conversations surrounding Ollie. His strange reaction to hearing her name in the Bistro has now become a major clue for Adam. He begins to theorize that Ollie and Toyah’s relationship is more than just a coincidence, but could be a link in the past that has never been mentioned.

If so, Toyah being “undercover” will open up a huge twist, potentially turning both her and Dee-Dee’s lives upside down.

Coronation Street is famous for “sending bait” to its viewers, and this time is no exception. Adam, with his lawyerly skills, will certainly not sit still. It’s likely he’ll come face to face with Ollie in the coming episodes – not just in court, but also in the law office, where the truth could be revealed.

Once Adam decides to take action, Ollie’s every cover will be tested. Is he a villain in disguise, or a tragic figure with a complicated past? Who will Dee-Dee side with when the confrontation breaks out: her lover or her trusted colleague?