Martin Lauron’s return shakes Genoa City—Jack sets a trap, but will it backfire?

The drama in The Young and the Restless escalates as Alan Lauron, also known as Martin Lauron, resurfaces in Genoa City after a long and mysterious absence. His return immediately raises concerns for Jack Abbott and his sister, Tracy, who suspect that Martin is tied to recent unsettling events at the clinic. Though Chance Chancellor, the investigating officer, finds no solid proof linking Martin to the disturbances, Jack is convinced that something deeper is at play.

Tracy becomes the first to notice strange behavior from Alan, leading her to believe he may be hiding something. Jack, ever the strategist, decides to set an elaborate trap to lure Martin back and expose his true motives. Knowing Martin’s connection to the Abbott family, Jack devises a plan that revolves around Tracy—creating a fabricated crisis that Martin won’t be able to resist intervening in.

As expected, Martin returns, stepping right into Jack’s setup. However, the confrontation doesn’t go as smoothly as planned. While Jack intends to manipulate Martin into revealing his secrets, Tracy has her own approach—she wants direct answers. Their differences in handling the situation create tension between the siblings. Tracy insists on facing Martin head-on, despite Jack’s warnings about the dangers.

Just when things seem under control, Jack makes a bold move—he proposes a fake wedding invitation to Martin, baiting him with the idea of reintegration into the Abbott family. Martin, intrigued by the offer, agrees to return. But as soon as he arrives, the Abbott siblings find themselves caught in a dangerous game of deception, with more at stake than they initially realized. Will they uncover Martin’s true intentions before it’s too late?