Sophia is gradually revealing herself as one of Salem’s most dangerous characters, not because of her strength, but because of her ability to manipulate people psychologically.

Her actions are not flashy, but sophisticated enough to make others doubt themselves.

Rachel, caught in the whirlwind, begins to conceal her schemes and lie to Brady, believing she is in control.

But Salem has never tolerated half-hearted games.

The initial small lies quickly pile up, forming a complex web from which Rachel can hardly escape. Sophia always seems one step ahead, grasping each person’s weaknesses to manipulate the situation to her advantage. The relationships around them begin to crack: trust erodes, emotions are exploited, and the truth becomes increasingly difficult to discern.

Salem now resembles a psychological chessboard, where every piece can be sacrificed. Viewers clearly sense that the price of these manipulative tactics will not be cheap, and when the truth is revealed, the consequences will not be limited to just one individual.