In the third storyline, the one who makes fans “freeze” is Rachel Black – the girl who was once considered innocent, but as she grows up, she shows her true DiMera qualities.

This week, Rachel officially targets Sarah Horton, making her the target of a clever game without anyone knowing the real reason.

Rachel starts by observing Sarah from afar in Horton Center. Glances, small but meaningful questions.

Sarah feels insecure but doesn’t know why.

Until she sees Rachel secretly taking notes on her phone while Sarah is arguing with a co-worker. Small but haunting detail.

Spoiler shows that Rachel is trying to collect information about Sarah, from work to personal relationships. A rather shocking scene: Rachel stands behind the conference room door, eavesdropping on Sarah talking on the phone about “the person who keeps her awake”. Rachel’s eyes were filled with amusement, as if she had found a new weakness in Sarah.

Many fans speculated that Rachel was trying to replace the image Kristen once had: a sharp woman who knew how to control everything with words and looks. Rachel is young, but she is not lacking in scheming qualities. A detail from Yahoo spoilers revealed that Rachel told Brady: “I just want to help. I know Sarah is making things difficult for you.” Brady didn’t understand, but viewers did: Rachel was using the information she had to stir up unrest.

Salem was even more confused when Sarah – worried – went to Gabi to ask: “Is anyone following me?” And if in the previous two posts, Gabi was surrounded by Javi’s accusations and Theo – Jada doubts, then Sarah’s going to Gabi made all the storylines come together. Rachel – smart as Kristen – might be trying to create a world war between the girl groups: Gabi – Sarah – Jada. A clash that Rachel can watch from afar to benefit from.

The climax of the week may have been when Sarah discovered the anonymous text: “Are you sure you want to continue? – R.” Sarah stood still, her hands shaking slightly. Another hand touched her shoulder – it was Rachel’s. “Are you tired? I don’t think you’re well.” Sarah took a step back reflexively. Rachel just smiled.

What was Rachel’s goal? Was she trying to take down Sarah? Was she trying to protect Brady? Was she simply getting an introduction to Kristen’s “scheming”? Whatever the answer, Salem was about to enter its most intense female-led battle in months.