Genoa City is once again a powder keg waiting to explode, and at the centre of the growing inferno is a secret so volatile it could permanently reshape the balance of power. As Victor Newman quietly weaponizes cutting-edge AI technology to destroy Jack Abbott and Jabot from the inside out, a desperate counterattack is forming—one that could either expose Victor’s darkest tactics or destroy everyone involved.

Unbeknownst to most, Billy Abbott and Phyllis Summers are plotting a move so reckless, so ethically murky, that even longtime schemers are holding their breath. And just as the plan inches closer to execution, Diane Jenkins begins to see the truth emerging from the shadows.

What she uncovers could change everything.

Billy Abbott’s Unlimited Offer—and a Deal with the Devil

Billy Abbott doesn’t enter his meeting with Phyllis Summers lightly. He arrives with the unmistakable energy of a man who knows the fuse has already been lit. There are no speeches, no false reassurances—just a blunt, dangerous proposition.

Billy offers Phyllis a blank cheque.

An unlimited deal.

She can name her price, set her terms, and take control—because what he’s asking of her isn’t just risky, it’s potentially catastrophic. Billy knows Phyllis better than anyone. She doesn’t work for crumbs. She works for dominance, for recognition, for the thrill of proving she’s the smartest person in the room.

And this plan? It’s the ultimate test.

Together, Billy and Phyllis intend to break into Newman Enterprises to hunt for evidence that Victor’s AI program—already being used to manipulate public perception and attack Jabot—is violating ethical and legal boundaries. If they can find even a single incriminating detail, they could trigger a scandal big enough to shatter Victor’s aura of invincibility.

This isn’t just corporate espionage.

It’s war.

Phyllis Summers: Calm on the Surface, Calculating Beneath

Phyllis listens without interruption, her expression carefully neutral. She’s learned the hard way that visible excitement is a weakness. But behind her steady gaze, gears are turning at frightening speed.

Billy’s offer isn’t about money—and Phyllis knows it.

It’s about control.

If she agrees, she won’t just be helping Jack or Jabot. She’ll be positioning herself at the centre of the storm, shaping the narrative when Victor inevitably falls. And that power? That’s the real currency.

Phyllis doesn’t commit outright. Instead, she lets Billy understand that her price includes authority—over timing, over execution, and over the story told when the dust settles. Billy accepts, because he has no illusions left. Victor Newman has crossed a line by weaponizing artificial intelligence, and the usual moral high ground is no longer enough to stop him.

But Billy also issues a warning—sharp and deliberate.

Don’t drag it out.
Don’t make it a performance.

Phyllis bristles internally. She hates being reminded that her greatest strength—her flair for drama—can also be her greatest liability. Still, she masks the reaction with a measured smile. Billy leaves knowing the door is open, but the clock is ticking.

A Son Who Sees Too Much

The moment Billy exits, the silence closes in—and then Daniel Romalotti appears. His presence is quiet but piercing. Daniel knows his mother too well to believe her reassurances that “everything’s fine.”

He senses the storm before it breaks.

And Phyllis, for once, doesn’t know how much he’s already figured out.

Jack Abbott vs. Adam Newman: A Betrayal Laid Bare

Elsewhere, Jack Abbott is locked in a heated confrontation with Adam Newman—a clash fueled by betrayal rather than business alone. Adam’s actions have given Victor exactly what he needed: leverage.

Jack doesn’t want apologies. He wants accountability.

To him, Adam represents the broken link in his defenses, the vulnerability Victor exploited to tighten the noose around Jabot. Their argument exposes two irreconcilable philosophies—Jack still believes there’s a line between competition and annihilation, while Adam insists survival sometimes demands crossing it.

Jack sees something darker.

Victor’s use of AI isn’t just strategic—it’s personal. It’s designed to humiliate, to erode trust, to dismantle Jack piece by piece. And Adam, whether intentionally or not, helped make that possible.

Diane Jenkins Sees the Bigger Picture

When Billy later informs Jack, Diane, and Kyle that Phyllis is “considering” the proposal, the room fills with unease. For Phyllis, consideration is never passive—it’s a calculated pause before escalation.

Jack feels the pressure mounting. Every moment they wait gives Victor more time to bleed Jabot dry through algorithmic warfare and reputational sabotage.

Diane refuses to let fear paralyze them.

With quiet authority, she introduces an alternative strategy—one that doesn’t hinge entirely on Phyllis Summers. Diane believes Victor’s AI program isn’t just unethical—it’s illegal. And she’s been laying traps designed to catch him the moment he oversteps.

Her plan isn’t flashy. It’s surgical.

Legal loopholes. Regulatory violations. Evidence that can’t be buried with money or intimidation.

The problem? They don’t have the proof yet.

But Diane knows where to find it.

That revelation shifts everything.

Jack Goes Public—and Draws Another Line

Reinvigorated, Jack decides to fight on two fronts. While the covert strategies continue, he records a public statement outlining Jabot’s restructuring and resilience. It’s a declaration of strength—a refusal to let Victor control the narrative.

Jabot isn’t sinking.

It’s evolving.

But Genoa City never allows peace to last.

When Adam and Chelsea Lawson appear, Jack’s restraint evaporates. He accuses them outright of doing Victor’s dirty work under the guise of journalism. Chelsea insists they’re simply reporting facts—but Jack sees manipulation masquerading as neutrality.

He reminds Adam of the friendship they once shared.

Not as emotional leverage—but as a warning.

Victor makes everything personal. And if Adam continues down this path, he’s choosing Victor’s side not just in business, but in betrayal.

Adam insists it’s just competition.

Jack knows better.

A City on the Brink

As Victor continues to pull strings from behind the curtain, Billy and Phyllis inch closer to a point of no return. Diane’s quiet traps tighten. Jack’s public stance raises the stakes. And Adam, caught between legacy and loyalty, risks becoming collateral damage in a war he can no longer control.

What happens next could define the future of Genoa City.

Will Phyllis and Billy expose Victor—or become consumed by the very chaos they unleash?

Will Diane’s strategy outmaneuver Newman power once and for all?

And when the truth finally surfaces, who will be left standing when the dust settles?

One thing is certain on The Young and the Restless:

When secrets collide with ambition, no one escapes unscathed.