PREPARE FOR THE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL, Y&R FANS! Victoria Newman’s (Amelia Heinle) world shatters as she overhears a chilling late-night conversation in Cole Howard’s (J. Eddie Peck) bedroom. The man she trusts, the man she opened her heart to, is “DUMAS”—the elusive mastermind behind all the chaos and manipulation in Genoa City!
Victoria’s blood runs cold as she hears Cane Ashby (Daniel Goddard) reveal the truth: “Dumas is making his move!” Cane is merely Cole’s pawn in this twisted game!
This isn’t just a betrayal; it’s a massive power play that threatens to unravel everything the Newmans have built. Victoria immediately calls Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) to drop the bombshell, leaving him stunned and ready for battle.
Genoa City is about to be rocked to its core as its most trusted faces are unmasked, revealing a sinister web of power, manipulation, and shocking betrayal!
VICTORIA’S NIGHTMARE: THE MAN SHE LOVED IS A LIE!
The quiet night in Genoa City turns into a living nightmare for Victoria Newman. Unable to sleep, her unease about Cole’s strange behavior turns to terror when she overhears a whispered conversation in his room. Her heart pounds as she realizes Cole and Cane Ashby are deep in a secretive, conspiratorial discussion. The name “Dumas” drops like a bombshell, and Victoria’s world crumbles. The man she trusted, the man who charmed his way into her heart, is “Dumas”—the manipulative force orchestrating chaos from the shadows. Every belief she held about Cole shatters, leaving her trapped in a relationship built on lies.
A FATHER-DAUGHTER ALLIANCE AGAINST THE MASTERMIND!
Consumed by the devastating revelation, Victoria knows she can only turn to one person: Victor Newman. Despite his initial disbelief, Victor’s calm demeanor cracks as he grasps the enormity of the truth. Cole, his former son-in-law, is Dumas, pulling strings, manipulating lives, and playing a game far grander and more dangerous than anyone imagined. Victor and Victoria brace themselves. They know they’re dealing with a cunning adversary who has been hiding in plain sight, and their next moves must be meticulously calculated to protect their family and their city.
CHELSEA’S SUSPICIONS & NATE’S WARNINGS!
Meanwhile, Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan), no stranger to the cutthroat world of business, finds herself caught in Victor’s complex web, constantly wary of his manipulative tactics. She’s had her own suspicions about Dumas, and now, the pieces are falling into place, though the full picture remains murky. Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) confronts Chelsea, sensing her dangerous involvement and suspecting she’s being manipulated. He warns her that Dumas is not to be trifled with, his concern genuine amidst the escalating danger.
THE WALLS CLOSE IN: WHO CAN BE TRUSTED?
As the Dumas mystery deepens, the walls begin to close in on Cole. Cane Ashby, caught between his loyalty to Cole and the unraveling truth, finds himself in a precarious position. The question lingers: how deep do Cole’s connections run, and is he truly acting alone? Victoria and Victor know they can’t wait any longer. They must confront Cole, but they must do it carefully. The reveal of Dumas’s true identity is just the beginning of a battle that will determine the future of Genoa City and the lives of everyone involved. Hope is shattered, trust is broken, and the storm is only just beginning.