In Salem, no scheme goes unnoticed forever, and when power, greed, and betrayal collide, the fallout is always explosive. The latest Days of Our Lives spoilers unravel an intense storyline where Gabi Hernandez’s relentless ambition leads her into a dangerous game against Philip Kiriakis and Xander Cook. But this time, her clever manipulations may be her undoing as Xander and Philip finally put the pieces together, realizing Gabi orchestrated a setup designed to bring them crashing down. What follows is a battle of cunning, with everything from forged documents to hidden recordings and sabotaged devices coming into play—pushing these titans of deception into an inevitable collision course.

Gabi’s ruthless plan takes shape

For as long as Salem can remember, Gabi has never been afraid to play dirty if it meant seizing control. Her mix of brilliance, daring, and reckless confidence has often allowed her to stay one step ahead of her rivals. Recently, she stumbled upon a major secret: a forged letter Philip and Xander created to trick the DiMera board and solidify their takeover of DiMera Enterprises. This single piece of evidence, if exposed, could shatter their empire before it even had the chance to flourish.

Rather than waste the opportunity, Gabi seized it. Teaming up with Tony DiMera, she presented her discovery and dangled it like a sword over her rivals. Tony immediately saw the potential—if used strategically, this could not only stop Philip and Xander’s momentum but restore the DiMera name to its rightful heirs. The payoff for Gabi was tempting beyond measure: Tony promised her the role of CEO if she stayed patient and allowed him to decide the perfect moment to strike.

Still, Gabi being Gabi, her hunger for power made the waiting game unbearable. She wanted the empire in her grasp, but she also knew Tony’s warning was valid. Dropping the bombshell too soon could give Philip and Xander a chance to pivot. Timing was everything, and she reluctantly agreed.

The broken bug that changes everything

While Gabi plotted in secret, Xander and Philip celebrated what they thought was a flawless takeover. The board believed their forged evidence, and their plan seemed unstoppable. In private meetings, they boasted about profits, restructuring, and a bright corporate future. But paranoia has always been Xander’s closest companion. To protect their scheme, he had planted a bug hidden in a pen, ensuring no outside threat could sneak up on them.

That safeguard became their undoing. When Xander checked the device, he realized it had been tampered with—completely crushed beyond repair. The revelation was like a lightning bolt. Someone had discovered their surveillance. Someone had been inside their circle. And the most likely culprit? Gabi Hernandez.

Philip’s rage boiled over instantly, declaring this had Gabi’s name written all over it. Though Xander was cautious, he couldn’t deny the signs. If she had found and destroyed the bug, it was only logical to assume she also knew about the forged letter. That meant she could detonate their entire plan at any moment.

Suspicions, alliances, and betrayals

The realization left Philip and Xander reeling. Their partnership, built on mutual ambition and opportunism, began to fracture under the weight of distrust. Philip, deeply aware that another scandal could tarnish the Kiriakis name beyond repair, demanded swift action. Xander, however, urged restraint, knowing Gabi thrived on chaos and wouldn’t go down easily.

The final blow came when they pieced together her alliance with Tony. That union was enough to terrify them both. Tony’s reputation as a master manipulator meant that with Gabi feeding him information, their empire could collapse before they even had a chance to fight back. Suddenly, the forged letter—the cornerstone of their takeover—was nothing more than a ticking time bomb.

Gabi’s dangerous bargain with Tony

Meanwhile, Gabi’s confidence grew with each passing day. In her mind, the CEO chair was already hers, and Tony’s promise only fueled her ambitions. Still, deep down, she knew aligning with him was a double-edged sword. Tony was not the kind of man to share power willingly, and any deal struck with him came with consequences.

Yet, Gabi pressed forward, rationalizing that she had enough skill to outmaneuver both Philip and Xander—and Tony, if necessary. Her focus remained fixed on the prize: running DiMera Enterprises and proving once and for all that she could outplay anyone in Salem.

But Gabi underestimated the depth of Philip and Xander’s desperation. With the bug destroyed, their forged letter exposed, and their empire at risk, they resolved to expose her before she had a chance to take them down.

The setup unravels

As the truth surfaced, Xander and Philip began to gather evidence of Gabi’s sabotage. Her tampering with the bug was the first thread, and soon, more inconsistencies in her story emerged. The more they dug, the more it became clear that Gabi had orchestrated the entire setup—using Tony as her shield and the forged letter as her weapon.

Once their suspicions became undeniable, the two men set out to turn the tables. Salem isn’t kind to those who fly too close to the sun, and Gabi’s arrogance may have finally caught up with her. By exposing her scheme, Philip and Xander not only protect their takeover but also deliver a devastating blow to Gabi’s credibility.

A powder keg ready to explode

Now, with all sides preparing for battle, Salem is bracing itself for another corporate war. Will Gabi’s gamble with Tony pay off, or will her alliance crumble under the weight of mistrust? Can Philip and Xander truly stay united long enough to neutralize her, or will their fragile partnership implode before they succeed?

The road ahead is filled with danger, betrayal, and the promise of shocking confrontations. Viewers can expect explosive fallout as the three rivals push each other to the brink. For Gabi, this could be the moment she either claims ultimate victory—or suffers a crushing defeat at the hands of the very men she tried to outsmart.

One thing is certain: in Salem, secrets never stay buried. Gabi’s setup may have been brilliant, but now that Philip and Xander know the truth, she’s about to face exposure like never before.