Carly has always been a fighter, but lately, she’s been walking a razor’s edge.

On the surface, she’s playing her usual strong-woman role—managing business, family, dramas—but underneath, a shift is brewing.

Wright teases that “no one’s going to see it coming,” adding: “It’s going to be very surprising … very sneaky … interesting.”

The catalyst? Carly’s precarious relationship with Jack Brennan and her covert alliance with Valentin Cassadine. She’s juggling truth and deception: Jack thinks he’s the man in her life; Valentin knows her deeper layers now. Carly is playing both sides.

And here’s where the twist likely lands: the sneaky move Wright hints at could be Carly turning the tables in a way that redefines her role. Not just victim or fighter—but instigator, strategist, someone who’s been under-estimated. She may flip alliances, expose secrets, or embrace a darker side to finally protect what she cares about most (maybe her kids, maybe her legacy).

What makes this especially potent: Carly’s past gives her a deep well of emotion (losing her son, dealing with betrayals) and the show is playing on that. So when this new chapter hits, it won’t feel out of character—but it will feel like a turning point. She’s not just reacting anymore. She’s acting.

Here’s what to watch for in the next episodes:

• Carly picking a side—maybe surprising even Jack or Valentin with who she walks away from or stands with.

• A secret revealed—possibly one that shifts power in Port Charles and places Carly in a central role.

• Consequences—because when a character who’s used to being reactive becomes proactive, things tend to explode.

In short: Carly’s shocking next chapter is shaping up to be the moment she seizes control. And given how Wright describes it, expect something bold, unexpected and potentially game-changing.