Salem’s about to explode with betrayal, revenge, and redemption — and this time, the spotlight falls squarely on Mark, the mysterious ISA

agent who’s been secretly working to bring down EJ DiMera. In a stunning Days of Our Lives twist, insiders reveal that Mark’s high-stakes

mission against EJ will reach a deadly climax — and the ISA has something shocking planned as a reward for his sacrifice.

 

 

As November sweeps unfold, fans can expect deception, danger, and one explosive reveal that could change the DiMera dynasty forever.

Mark’s Dangerous Assignment

When Mark first arrived in Salem, he appeared to be just another charming newcomer. But sharp-eyed fans suspected something was off from the start. His quiet interest in EJ DiMera’s business empire, his cryptic phone calls, and his uncanny ability to appear wherever trouble brewed — it all hinted at a hidden agenda.

 

 

Now, Days of Our Lives spoilers confirm what viewers have long suspected: Mark is an undercover ISA agent, sent to infiltrate EJ’s organization and uncover evidence of his illegal operations.

For months, Mark has been risking everything — his safety, his identity, and even his sanity — to bring EJ down. But as his mission nears its end, the lines between duty and emotion begin to blur.

A Deadly Game with EJ DiMera

 

 

EJ DiMera, as ruthless as ever, senses that someone close to him might be betraying him. His instincts, honed from years of surviving DiMera drama, are spot-on. When a shipment of questionable “imports” goes missing and ISA surveillance cameras mysteriously capture one of EJ’s trucks, he knows someone has set him up.

EJ launches his own investigation — and Mark’s name quickly surfaces. But instead of confronting him, EJ decides to play along, setting a deadly trap to test his loyalty.

In one chilling scene, EJ invites Mark to the DiMera mansion for a “business dinner.” Over a glass of scotch, EJ casually says, “Trust is a rare thing in Salem. Once it’s broken… it’s hard to get back.”

The tension is palpable. Mark knows one wrong move could expose him — and end his life.

The Shocking Reward

As the ISA mission reaches its climax, Mark receives a cryptic message from his superior: “Finish the job, and you’ll be rewarded beyond anything you imagined.”

At first, Mark assumes the agency means a promotion or a commendation. But Days of Our Lives spoilers reveal that the “reward” is something far more personal — and far more dangerous.

According to insider reports, the ISA has promised Mark a full pardon for a dark secret from his past — a classified incident that nearly destroyed his career years ago. But there’s a catch: to earn it, he must destroy EJ DiMera completely, no matter the cost.

It’s a moral dilemma that tears Mark apart. Does he follow orders and ruin a man — or risk his freedom to do what’s right?

EJ’s Counterattack

Of course, EJ doesn’t sit quietly while the ISA closes in. Once he confirms Mark’s true identity, he launches his own counterattack, using the full weight of DiMera resources to strike back.

In one heart-pounding sequence, EJ has Mark kidnapped and brought to a remote warehouse outside Salem. What follows is one of DOOL’s most intense face-offs in years.

“Who sent you?” EJ demands, his voice low and dangerous. “The ISA? Rafe? Or are you just another fool trying to destroy my family?”

Mark, battered but unbroken, replies: “You destroyed your family yourself, EJ. I’m just cleaning up the mess.”

It’s a confrontation that ends with gunfire — and a shocking twist that no one sees coming.

Lives on the Line

As chaos erupts, several Salem residents get caught in the crossfire. Rafe and Ava team up to locate Mark before it’s too late, while Belle warns EJ that his reckless actions could trigger another DiMera war.

Meanwhile, the ISA makes its move, sending in a strike team to apprehend EJ. But when the dust settles, EJ is nowhere to be found — and Mark is barely clinging to life.

In the hospital, as he fights to recover, Mark receives a visit from his ISA superior, who delivers the shocking “reward” — a clean record, a new identity, and an offer to leave Salem forever.

But Mark refuses. “I’m not running,” he says weakly. “I came here to stop men like EJ — and I’m not done yet.”

Fallout in Salem

The aftermath of Mark’s mission sends ripples throughout Salem. EJ’s empire crumbles, his allies scatter, and questions swirl about who will take over the DiMera legacy. Chad, Stefan, and even Gabi are all drawn into the power vacuum left behind.

As for Mark, Days of Our Lives spoilers tease that his fight isn’t over. Despite nearly losing his life, he vows to stay in Salem — not just to finish what he started, but to protect those still trapped in EJ’s dangerous orbit.

Fans can expect the ISA’s shocking “reward” to come back into play in unexpected ways, setting up a massive 2026 storyline involving betrayal, redemption, and one final showdown between Mark and EJ DiMera.