Belle Black – a woman who always seemed strong – first took the initiative to seek help from Paulina Price.

The scene was tense: DiMera was under investigation, Cat planted a bloody warning, Rachel was in crisis, and the remnants of EJ’s shooting were still unsolved.

Just one mistake, and Belle’s whole family could be dragged into a vicious legal vortex.

Belle and Paulina sat facing each other, the door closed.

Belle spoke each word as if suppressing, asking Paulina to help keep sensitive information confidential, to support her in handling the tightening legal loopholes. Just looking at Paulina’s face was enough to see that the situation was not small. Because if all their secrets were exposed – from Kristen’s transactions, Chad’s movements, to EJ’s meetings with shady characters – Salem will explode because of the scandal.

Paulina understands: she holds not only the law, but also the honor of the entire family. Belle needs someone brave enough, discreet enough, “soft and hard at the right time”, and Paulina is the last card. The two are not only fighting against wits – but also against time. Rumors lurk outside the door, the police are beginning to reopen old files, and someone is clearly trying to bring Belle’s family down.

The scenes of the two discussing in a closed room, Belle’s face pale with fear, while Paulina considers each step – are the most tense parts. Viewers speculate: Is Belle keeping evidence related to Chad? Or is EJ covering for Cat? Or are they both covering up Kristen’s old crimes? Paulina doesn’t ask too deeply, but in the film, her fierce eyes reveal that what they are hiding is enough to put anyone in jail.