This week’s Salem opens with a thrilling battle of wits.

When Xander and Philip discover that someone is eavesdropping, they both immediately fly into a rage, determined to find out who dared to touch the power of the Kiriakis family.

However, the audience soon realizes that Gabi is the one pulling the strings behind the whole game.

Gabi is famous for her cunning and quick wit, and this time she continues to prove that she is not easy to catch.

She deliberately sends out false signals to make Xander and Philip suspicious of each other, then discreetly reminds Tony of the old agreement to keep the initiative. “You don’t want to break the deal, trust me,” Gabi says in a cold voice, making Tony wary.

Meanwhile, Xander and Philip unexpectedly find common ground. Their temporary partnership intensifies the fight: from enemies, they now team up to hunt down the hidden figure. But their fragile alliance may prove to be a double-edged sword, leading them both into a trap set by Gabi.

At the same time, Gwen complains to EJ, while Jack and Jennifer receive shocking news that reveals that what is happening around Gabi is just the surface of a much deeper conspiracy. The power struggle in Salem is beginning to explode, and Gabi is at the center of the storm.