In upcoming General Hospital episodes, viewers will witness a harrowing and explosive chain of events that leaves the Corinthos family shattered, and Port Charles reeling. The catalyst for it all? Jen Sidwell—a name long whispered in hushed tones—finally executes her twisted masterpiece of revenge, using Alexis Davis as her unsuspecting pawn. What unfolds is a deadly cocktail of manipulation, betrayal, and maternal desperation.

The drama begins on an eerily quiet morning at the Corinthos estate, the calm before a storm no one could foresee. Miles away, high above the harbor in her luxurious penthouse, Jen Sidwell sips her wine, her eyes gleaming with triumph. Her scheme, years in the making, is coming to fruition. She has used her influence through the Deception Bay Foundation to get close to Port Charles’s elite, weaving herself into their lives like a serpent. Now, the final move is simple: deliver a dagger—a very specific one.

This is no ordinary weapon. Sidwell has acquired the legendary blade Helena Cassadine once used to murder Alexis Davis’s mother. It’s a sinister relic, darkly beautiful, with a ruby-studded handle and a coiled serpent hilt. Its legacy is one of blood and betrayal—and Sidwell is about to write a new chapter.

At 8:07 a.m., a mysterious envelope finds its way under Alexis’s office door at the courthouse. Inside, she finds a chilling note: “You’ve been chosen. The gift awaits.” Nestled beneath it, a velvet box containing the infamous dagger. Alexis’s fingers tremble as she touches the box, unaware that this is the beginning of her unraveling.

Meanwhile, Kristina Corinthos-Davis is haunted by a car crash from weeks ago—an accident that wasn’t entirely accidental. As she stands at the site, contemplating her guilt, her phone buzzes. Ava Jerome has sent a cryptic message: “Need to talk. Your mother and I have an arrangement.” The blackmail is tightening its grip.

Ava’s high-rise becomes the meeting ground where the stakes are made clear. Inside, Ric Lansing waits with a smug expression, sipping coffee like a man without a care. He and Ava are holding dark secrets—evidence that implicates Kristina in the crash. They want more than silence now. They want control, and they’re pressuring Alexis into another payoff. Kristina arrives, furious at the manipulation. “You’re blackmailing my mother!” she accuses. Ava and Ric don’t deny it—they merely call it business.

Kristina leaves with her heart pounding in terror and rage. She knows her mother has sacrificed everything to protect her, and she refuses to let Alexis suffer further. She must act. But unknown to Kristina, Sidwell’s deadly plan has already taken hold.

Alexis, alone in her chambers, finally lifts the lid on the dagger. Its presence pulls her into a deep internal conflict. Could she go so far as to kill to save her daughter? A rational part of her whispers yes. If Ric and Ava pushed any further, Alexis may not have a choice. She places the dagger in her purse, steeling herself for the inevitable confrontation.

But there’s more. Porsche Robinson rushes in with disturbing news—Ric is digging into FBI databases, trying to uncover Kristina’s sealed juvenile record. Worse, he’s attending the District Gala that evening, where the District Attorney will be within arm’s reach. Alexis realizes what this means. She’s out of time.

As the evening sun sets, the glittering Deception Bay Foundation Gala begins. It’s a scene of wealth and beauty: crystal chandeliers, soft music, and laughter. But beneath the glamor lies an undercurrent of dread. Alexis arrives like a ghost, the dagger pressing against her side. Ava and Ric are there too, smiling at donors, unaware of what’s coming.

Kristina sneaks in through a side door, summoned by her mother. They meet in a quiet corner. “Mom, they’re going to ruin you,” Kristina pleads. Alexis cups her daughter’s face and asks, “Would you go to prison to protect me?” Tearfully, Kristina replies, “No. I just want this to end.” Alexis nods. “Then trust me.”

Ava and Ric, ever the predators, move closer, eavesdropping. As they approach, Alexis turns, her eyes burning with resolve. The gala fades into silence. She reaches into her purse and pulls out the dagger. Rick’s eyes widen. “What are you going to do with that?” he scoffs.

“Protect my daughter,” Alexis replies.

With a swift motion, she lunges—striking Ric in the stomach. Ava screams and grabs at her, only to be slashed across the arm. Panic erupts. Guests scream. Glasses crash. Kristina rushes to her mother’s side as Ric bleeds and Ava collapses.

Security storms in, but it’s too late. The deed is done. Alexis stands trembling under the chandeliers, the blade dripping in her hand. Sirens wail in the distance.

From a balcony above, Jen Sidwell watches it all unfold. She smiles coldly. Her mission is complete. Alexis was never the real target—her destruction was simply the first domino. She whispers into her phone, “Phase one complete. The dagger has fallen.”

Back at the Metro Court lockup, Alexis sits on a cold cot, wrists cuffed, the weight of her actions crushing her. She recalls Kristina’s screams, the horror in her daughter’s eyes. All she ever wanted was to protect her child. But in doing so, she may have condemned them both.

Outside, Port Charles buzzes with the scandal. The city’s elite are stunned. The media swarms the gala venue. The Cassadine dagger has claimed new victims—and Sidwell isn’t done yet.

With lives shattered and justice twisted, Port Charles is forever changed. And the true puppet master? She’s already planning her next move.

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