Salem has never been quiet. Just as the audience was still recovering from Holly’s departure and Jack & Jennifer’s return, Days of Our Lives dropped a twist that sent the entire fandom into a frenzy: Chanel betrayed Johnny, and this turnaround brought about a shocking truth about the Tesoro network that no one expected.

The episode opened with a seemingly romantic scene: Johnny DiMera and Chanel Dupree had a candlelit dinner together at a small apartment on Salem Street.

But in the middle of the meal, the sweet atmosphere gradually turned cold.

Johnny, sensing something was wrong, asked bluntly:

“What are you hiding from me, Chanel?”

Chanel tried to smile, avoiding it. She talked about the future, about wanting to leave Salem with him, about “a new opportunity in California”. But Johnny’s eyes glanced at her handbag – where he saw the access card to the Tesoro headquarters.

In that moment, Johnny’s world collapsed. He stood up, his voice trembling:

“Don’t tell me you’re working for them.”

Chanel didn’t answer. Tears fell, but instead of apologizing, she said: “You don’t understand… if I don’t do it, they’ll kill you and Brady.”

The scene ended with the sound of a wine glass shattering, as Johnny threw it on the floor, and Chanel screamed: “I have no choice!”

Brady rushed into the fight – exposing the mastermind behind Tesoro

At the same time, Brady Black – who was investigating Tesoro’s finances – received a tip from Rafe about a series of anonymous transactions called “Dupree Holdings”. When Brady checked, he was stunned: the person in charge was Chanel.

He immediately went to find Johnny, and when he heard that Chanel was “forced”, Brady became suspicious. He and Rafe sneak into Tesoro headquarters late at night, only to discover that Tesoro’s real boss is none other than Philip Kiriakis!

Philip steps out of the shadows, his cold voice ringing out:

“Salem only exists because I let it. You think you can destroy it, Brady?”

Brady rushes forward to attack, but is stopped by Philip’s bodyguard. Rafe quickly activates the alarm, forcing Philip to retreat. In the chaos, Brady finds documents proving that Chanel is just a manipulated puppet, and the whole plan was to blind the government with the shell company “Dupree Holdings”.

The climax takes place in Salem Square. Chanel kneels before Johnny, begging for his forgiveness, while Brady presents evidence to clear her name. But Johnny is no longer the gullible boy he once was. He speaks slowly:

“I don’t know what hurts more – you betraying me, or you thinking I’m so weak that you need me to lie to protect me.”

Chanel burst into tears, and Brady stood by, quietly saying:

“She saved you, Johnny. If it weren’t for Chanel, Tesoro would have had someone kill you last week.”

The air was deathly silent. The scene ended with Johnny walking in the rain, his figure fading in the yellow light, and Chanel collapsing, covering her face and sobbing. Brady watched, whispering:

“Love saved you, but it will also kill you again.”

Public opinion exploded – fans called for “free Chanel!”

Immediately after the episode aired, the social network Days of Our Lives exploded with a series of reactions. The hashtags #SaveChanel, #TesoroRevealed, and #JohnnyHeartbreak topped the trend. One fan wrote:

“Chanel is not a traitor – she is a victim of a system!”

Meanwhile, Soap Central reports that the next script will delve into Tesoro’s past – and Philip Kiriakis may not be the only one behind it.

An insider from the writing team says: “Chanel and Johnny’s final scene is just the beginning. Someone even more dangerous than Philip is about to appear – and he’s related to one of the three main characters.”

The episode ends with a brief scene of a strange man in a dark room, watching CCTV footage of Johnny and Chanel arguing. He smiles and says quietly:

“They’re just pawns. The real plan has just begun.”

He then throws the cigarette to the floor, his black shoes stamping out the flame. A light flashes, revealing the words printed on the control panel: TESORO PROJECT – PHASE TWO ACTIVATED.