The Salem gala was initially set up as a lavish evening, with golden lights, champagne flutes, toasts, and gorgeous costumes.

But spoilers reveal: this gala is where secrets collide, relationships crumble, and traitors prepare to strike.

EJ showed signs of stress from the very beginning of the party.

He kept looking around, constantly checking his phone, and standing away from important conversations.

Marlena, as perceptive as ever, noticed this and took the initiative to approach. But when she mentioned “the lab,” EJ immediately took a step back. That was the first sign.

Meanwhile, Tony appeared and stood apart. He did not congratulate anyone, did not talk intimately with anyone – he just stood and observed. Some guests said that Tony’s eyes kept following EJ as if trying to dissect every action. Some believe Tony knows EJ is hiding a secret, and he’s choosing the right moment to strike back.

Also at the gala, Gabi and Chad engage in a sharp verbal battle. Chad blocks Gabi at the exit, demanding an explanation for why she’s been gone for so long. Gabi responds with half-truths, which makes Chad even more angry. Xander and Brady also argue right at the banquet table, turning the atmosphere from luxurious to hostile.

And then, the shock: Marlena collapses. While everyone runs back, a mysterious figure leaves the room through a side door. The camera doesn’t capture her face, but that dark jacket is a signal to the audience: someone at the gala has either taken action or is serving a larger plan.

Most importantly: the gala has exposed Salem’s lack of faith. Every look is filled with doubt. Every word is a cover for something dark. And when the gala ends, people walk out with more new enemies than friends.