Is Charles a hostage cyberpunk?
Once you've combed the basement, head to the end of the room (past the body), and up the stairs. Open the door at the top of the steps and you'll find Charles Bucks sitting in a chair opposite. He swears that the dreadful scene in the basement has nothing to do with him, and that he's actually being held hostage.
Do I believe Charles in cyberpunk?
There are two choices available to believe him or accuse him of lying. However, if you read a file on the computer downstairs near where you got the laptop, there may be a third choice. Saying that you believe Charles doesn't do anything. Accusing him of lying may provide a discount for his Ripperdoc services.