Days of Our Lives: Kate Plots Ultimate Payback Through Publishing Deal After Xander’s Violence

KATE’S PUBLISHING DEAL MASKS EXPLOSIVE REVENGE PLOT AGAINST XANDER

Kate Roberts Brady’s Latest Business Move Is Anything BUT Business As Usual

Oh, Kate Roberts Brady. Just when you think she’s mellowed out, Salem’s most calculating matriarch reminds us exactly why she’s survived decades in this town. And let me tell you — Xander Kiriakis has NO idea what’s about to hit him!

Friday’s spoilers have me on the edge of my seat because Kate‘s upcoming “publishing negotiations” with Alex Kiriakis are clearly a smokescreen for something far more sinister. We’re talking revenge, people. Pure, calculated, mama-bear REVENGE.

The Blood Feud That Started It All

Let’s rewind to that horrifying night at the Salem Inn. Xander — in one of his classic violent rages — brutally attacked Philip Kiriakis, leaving Kate’s son hospitalized with internal bleeding and fighting for his life. All because of some forged letter about Victor’s inheritance? (Though honestly, in Salem, people have killed for less…)

The image of Kate watching her son suffer?

Unforgettable.

And if there’s one thing we know about Kate Roberts Brady, it’s this: Nobody. Hurts. Her. Children.

Alex: The Perfect Pawn in Kate’s Chess Game

Here’s where it gets juicy. Alex Kiriakis thinks he’s making smart business moves, relaunching Titan Publishing with Kate at the helm. The poor guy probably believes they’re discussing manuscripts and marketing strategies. But we know better, don’t we?

Kate‘s request to Alex — whatever it is — won’t be about bestseller lists or book tours. Oh no. This is about systematically destroying Xander piece by piece, and Alex is unknowingly handing her the weapons to do it.

The fact that Alex “agrees to Kate’s terms” without question?

Classic Kiriakis overconfidence.

What’s Kate Planning? The Theories Are WILD

So what exactly is Kate cooking up in that devious mind of hers? The possibilities are endless — and terrifying if you’re Xander:

Could she be planning to publish an exposé about Xander‘s criminal past? (And let’s face it, there’s enough material there for a whole series!) Maybe she’s using Titan Publishing’s resources to dig up dirt that could land him in prison. Or — and this is where it gets really twisted — what if she’s setting up Alex to take Xander‘s place in the family hierarchy?

Kate has always been a master at using corporate power for personal vendettas. Remember her battles with Sami? With Vivian? This woman knows how to weaponize a boardroom like nobody else in daytime.

The Ticking Time Bomb

What makes this even more delicious is that Xander seems completely oblivious. While he’s probably focused on Sarah and their marriage drama (because let’s be real, when ISN’T there drama there?), Kate is methodically building his destruction.

And Philip? Still recovering from that savage beating?

I bet he has NO idea Mommy Dearest is orchestrating the ultimate payback on his behalf.

Why This Revenge Plot Could Change Everything

This isn’t just about settling scores. If Kate succeeds — and when has she ever failed when she REALLY wants something? — we could see:

The complete downfall of Xander‘s position at Titan. Alex unknowingly becoming the new golden boy of the Kiriakis empire. Sarah caught in an impossible position between her husband and the family. And Philip? He might finally get the vindication he’s been craving.

But here’s the million-dollar question: What happens when Alex discovers he’s been played? Because he WILL find out. This is Salem, after all. Secrets have a shelf life of about two weeks around here.

Will Alex turn on Kate? Will he warn Xander? Or — and wouldn’t this be a twist — will he decide he LIKES being the instrument of Xander‘s destruction?

The Ultimate Salem Power Play

You’ve got to hand it to Kate. Using a publishing deal as cover for a revenge plot? That’s next-level scheming. It’s sophisticated. It’s ruthless. It’s everything we love about Kate Roberts Brady.

Xander thought that beating up Philip was the end of it. That maybe Kate would rage and threaten and eventually move on. But he clearly doesn’t understand the first rule of Salem: You don’t mess with a mother’s child. Especially when that mother is Kate.

As Friday’s episode approaches, I’m literally counting down the hours. Because when Kate makes her move — when she approaches Alex with that mysterious request — it’s going to set off a chain reaction that could destroy the entire Kiriakis empire.

And honestly? I’m here for every vengeful, dramatic second of it.

Xander better start watching his back. Actually, scratch that — it’s already too late. Kate Roberts Brady is coming for him, and she’s using his own family to do it.

Game. Set. Match?

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