Victor worked to break Kyle and Claire up with Audra Charles’ (Zuleyka Silver) help, but he ultimately came around and acted like Kyle passed his test.

Although Victor will never be thrilled about Kyle’s Abbott status, he’s still been defending Kyle’s love for Claire.

Victor supposedly isn’t against the idea of Kyle and Claire reuniting, but that could change in the not-too-distant future.

Claire pulled Kyle into a kiss after spending Thanksgiving with his family, so he’s got some renewed hope for another chapter together.

Kyle will have to proceed with caution and avoid pressuring Claire, but he has good reasons to think a reunion is still possible.

However, The Young and the Restless spoilers say Kyle will team up with Diane Jenkins Abbott (Susan Walters) on a risky project during the week of December 1-5.

It turns out Diane and Kyle will put their heads together on a dirt-digging operation.

Kyle and Diane will do some investigating as they try to get the upper hand on Victor, who’ll be busy dealing with Matt Clark aka “Mitch Bacall” (Roger Howarth) drama in Los Angeles.

That’ll give Diane and Kyle a chance to help Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) perhaps plot a Newman ambush.

If all goes well, Victor could come home to more drama and lash out as a result.

If Kyle’s dirt-digging efforts get exposed, Victor may turn against him all over again and consider him just like his father.

Victor loathes Jack with a burning passion and could feel the same way about Kyle if he plays a role in helping the Abbotts gain an advantage.

Naturally, that potential advantage won’t last for long!

Since Victor is in possession of a highly destructive AI program and has a knack for coming out on top, he’s bound to emerge victorious in this fight.

As for Kyle, he may land on Victor’s bad side once more thanks to his involvement in the Abbott-Newman feud.

Kyle could push Victor too far and sink his chances of a Claire reunion if Victor decides to intervene.

The Young and the Restless spoilers suggest this could lead to bad news for Kyle and Claire, so stay tuned for updates on whether Victor will get in the way.