A query popped up in Charlie's mind once again as he spoke.
Previously, he believed Stephen was loyal to his father.
However, Stephen's sudden disappearance along with the likelihood that the photo album had been left behind by him suggested that Stephen might serve a different master.
Judging by Stephen's character, consistent actions, and the clues in the photo album that led to Raymond, Charlie presumed that Stephen and the one he served were unlikely his enemies.
In fact, they might