While Salem is rocked by romance drama, Chad Dimera is caught up in a legal blackmail case that has rocked the city.

As heir to the prestigious Dimera family, Chad thought he had everything under control – until an anonymous email surfaced:

“Pay $5 million, or your secrets will be revealed.”

At first, Chad thought it was a joke, but then private photos, secret contracts, and internal company emails were leaked online.

His career was in shambles, his reputation was in tatters, and most frighteningly – the people he trusted most turned on him.

In a dramatic court scene, Chad was forced to admit to having manipulated finances in a charity project years ago – a mistake he thought was buried. When the prosecutor asked, “Have you ever used public funds for personal gain?” Chad paused for a few seconds before saying, “Yes. But I did it to save the person I love.” The words sent the courtroom into a frenzy.

Chad’s ex, Abigail, appeared in the audience – tears streaming down her face. She screamed, “You’re lying! You didn’t do it for me!” – and ran away. Chad chased after her, but was held back by security. It was a scene that was predicted to give viewers “goosebumps” this week.

Who was behind the blackmail? Many suspected Jeremy – who was stalking Stephanie – was the leader of the hacker group. The thread of fate connected the plots again. Chad knew that if he didn’t stop the person behind it, everything he had – his company, his reputation, and his loved one – would collapse.

The episode ended with Chad standing in the rain, looking at the Dimera building, whispering, “If you want to fight, I won’t hide anymore.” The flashing lights reflected the steely face of Chad – a man preparing to turn humiliation into a counterattack.