This week’s Salem opens with a shocking scene: Belle Black and Eric Brady confront EJ DiMera in a public, uncompromising interrogation.

It’s no longer the usual gentle scolding or backstabbing — it’s a direct, naked confrontation, with no place for EJ to hide.

The tension begins when Belle walks into EJ’s office, slamming the door so hard it rattles the glass.

She looks straight at EJ, her voice calm but murderous: “You’ve ruined my life for the last time.”

Eric stands behind her, his eyes hard as if he wants to keep Belle safe, but also ready to fight. EJ tries to appear calm, pouring whiskey, but his hand is shaking slightly — a sign that he knows what’s coming.

Belle strikes first: the evidence EJ has been hiding for weeks. A recording, a report, and a name EJ doesn’t want anyone to know. EJ tried to deny it, but Eric immediately threw the flash drive — the “nail” of the day — on the table. “Listen,” Eric said coldly.
EJ’s voice echoed through the recording: “Tell her to shut up. And if she doesn’t… we’ll find a way.”
Salem was stunned.

EJ immediately changed his attitude, trying to turn the situation around, but Belle wouldn’t let him say more. She stepped closer to him, her voice trembling with anger: “You used me. You led me by the nose. And now you want to use your power to erase all traces?” This was no longer a hurt Belle — but a Belle rising from the ashes.

At that moment, Kristen DiMera appeared — as if she could smell the drama from afar. Kristen put her hand on Belle’s shoulder and said: “He’s not going back, Belle.” EJ turned to Kristen, realizing she knew more than he thought. In an instant, the two sides faced each other: Belle – Eric – Kristen vs. EJ.
The atmosphere was so explosive that several company employees standing outside the door held their breath, not daring to breathe loudly.

Eric ended with a sentence that made EJ lose his composure: “I’ve forgiven you too many times. But this time? I won’t stand outside anymore.”

EJ watched them leave, his eyes filled with murderous intent. What Salem didn’t know was: EJ wasn’t the type to give up. He wouldn’t kneel — he would attack.

And the battle between them had only just begun.