Desperate times call for desperate measures, and the Kiriakis family is pulling out all the stops to protect their turf on Days of Our Lives. In an effort to keep Dominic from taking over their beloved home, the family believes they have concocted a brilliant strategy to make him bitterly regret buying the estate. However, in their rush to drive away an unwelcome buyer, their drastic sabotage plot might actually play right into his hands, fueling his determination to claim the property no matter the cost.
Maggie’s Scheme Assumes Dominic Cares About Resale Value
The Kiriakis family’s scheme is straightforward on the surface: transform the estate into an unlivable, expensive nightmare. Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) gathered a formidable coalition—Xander (Paul Telfer), Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier), Sarah (Linsey Godfrey), Kate (Lauren Koslow), Brady (Eric Martsolf), and eventually Roman (Josh Taylor)—to stage a complete structural disaster.
Together, the group systematically ruined the estate’s appearance. Pipes were made to leak, fake mold was placed around the living spaces, and electrical issues were carefully rigged. Philip even went as far as planting asbestos up in the attic, turning the historic residence into what looks like an environmental health hazard. The family’s goal is simple: present Dominic with an inspection nightmare that would force any sane buyer to reconsider their purchase and walk away.
Under normal circumstances, turning a home into a financial pit of repair bills and legal headaches would easily scare away a prospective owner. Maggie’s entire strategy hinges on the belief that Dominic behaves like a typical real estate buyer who cares about market value, structural integrity, and financial risk.
Dominic’s Mysterious Ties to Stefano DiMera and Marlena Evans
However, the Kiriakises may be severely miscalculating who they are dealing with. Dominic is anything but a typical buyer. Roman specifically pointed out Dominic’s deep underlying connections to Stefano (Joe Mascolo), the DiMera legacy, and Marlena (Deidre Hall).
If Dominic’s driving motivation to secure the mansion stems from that rich, complicated history, a few staged leaks and fake mold spots won’t be enough to deter him. The Kiriakis clan is operating under the assumption that Dominic wants a pristine, comfortable estate, but his true motives could be rooted in something far deeper than property value.
What Is Dominic Really Searching For Inside the Mansion?
This is precisely where the family’s desperate cover-up plot could backfire. If Dominic’s primary desire for the house revolves around the fact that Stefano once lived there, the physical condition of the building becomes largely irrelevant. He could be seeking access to the mansion’s history, looking for something the late Stefano left behind, or hunting for a secret hidden deep within the structure itself.
If Dominic is after a hidden DiMera secret or artifact, destroying the home’s cosmetics will do nothing to stop him. In fact, damaging the property might only make him more resolute in his mission to take possession.
Furthermore, if Dominic realizes that the Kiriakises are going to such extraordinary lengths to keep him out, it could instantly trigger his suspicions. Instead of scaring him off, their elaborate sabotage might serve as undeniable proof that the mansion holds something valuable—confirming in his mind that the house is well worth fighting for.
As the battle over the historic property heats up, the Kiriakis family may soon learn that they have handed Dominic the ultimate motivation to stay. Will Maggie’s sabotage plot force Dominic to walk away, or will it push him to uncover whatever hidden secrets lie waiting inside the estate? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!
