Phyllis and Cain: Secrets Shared in the Shadows

Amid the eerie quiet of the French garden maze, Phyllis Summers sat alone, sipping wine and reveling in the chaos bubbling just beneath the surface. When Cain appeared, she quipped that the pressure of the moment called for a drink. Cain, with a wry smile, asked if she was already celebrating, warning her not to rush into confidence. Phyllis, always poised beneath pressure, declared that she thrives on chaos—though it was clear her thoughts were scattered, lingering on past heartbreaks and present schemes.Cain apologized for cutting their earlier conversation short, admitting that seeing Lily with Damian had rattled him. Despite it all, he confessed: he still loved her—and always would.

Phyllis, while supportive of Cain’s grand plan to fold Genoa City’s businesses into a mega-conglomerate, couldn’t help but wander down memory lane. The story of Cain and Lily—their fierce love, the heartbreak, the family they built—resurfaced. Cain blamed the collapse of their relationship on Lily’s disapproval of his reconciliation with Colin. Phyllis understood. “A man like Colin doesn’t just repent,” she mused.

But Cain insisted that his father had changed, that facing death made him want to leave a meaningful legacy—something built, not stolen. Phyllis wasn’t convinced, teasing that creating a fake identity wasn’t exactly redemption. Cain defended Colin’s role in keeping his personal and professional lives clean. “No one got hurt,” he added.

But Phyllis knew better. “People are angry, Cain. Really angry.” And then, after a pause, she lowered her voice and said, “There’s something I know… something I probably shouldn’t tell you.”

Cain stiffened.

“The Newmans,” she whispered, “they know you’re up to something.”

Cain’s demeanor shifted. He remembered a time when, as Dumas, he was cloaked in mystery and power. Now? His enemies were circling. He demanded more details, and Phyllis finally revealed her source: Nick Newman.

“You want proof of my loyalty?” she asked. “I chose you over my daughter’s father. Isn’t that enough?”

Cain wasn’t satisfied. Phyllis pushed further, revealing that the Newmans knew about his real estate acquisitions in Genoa City, including Nikki’s old holdings.

“If you can find out how they learned that,” Cain said, eyes gleaming, “it would be… valuable.”

“For you, or for me?” Phyllis countered, her tone sharp.

Nick and Sharon: Partners in Love—and Strategy

Meanwhile, inside a train car rocked by secrets and possibility, Nick shared everything with Sharon. He revealed that Adam had made his way up the mountain, and that Cain’s real estate power play had not gone unnoticed. The Newmans were mobilizing. Nick had given Phyllis a warning—and an ultimatum.

“She needs to choose a side,” Nick told Sharon. “And I gave her a reason not to trust Cain.”

Sharon noted that Cain and Phyllis were similar—both driven by things to prove, both erratic in dangerous ways.

“I can only get through to her so much,” Nick admitted. “But maybe someone else can.”

Sharon tilted her head. “You mean me?”

Nick nodded, taking her hand. “I need you to find out what she’s really up to.”

Though the trip was meant to be romantic, Sharon agreed to help. “I’ll get the truth,” she promised. “Even if it means wrecking what’s left of her trust.”

Jack’s Wrath Explodes at Billy

Back at the edge of the maze, Billy Abbott and Sally Spectra were caught in a stolen moment when Jack and Diane stumbled upon them. After brief, tense small talk, Jack confronted his brother.

“Has Cain approached you?” Jack demanded.

Billy claimed he hadn’t. Jack wasn’t buying it and hoped Cain stayed far away from Abbott Communications. But Sally and Billy exchanged knowing glances. Jack’s suspicion ignited.

Billy finally admitted it—he wanted to help Cain take Chancellor away from Victor. Jack’s face twisted with rage.

“You’re using my investment to help Cain?” Jack snapped. “You’re turning your back on Abbott Communications?”

Billy defended himself, revealing that he intended for Sally to run the company while he focused on the Chancellor battle. Jack, offended, accused Billy of making unilateral decisions without even consulting him.

“I trusted you, Billy,” Jack shouted. “Not Sally. This wasn’t about business. This was about family. I gave you this to help you heal—not dive back into self-destructive obsession!”

Diane tried to intervene, but the fury between brothers boiled over. Billy insisted his intentions were solid—he believed in Sally, in Cain, in reclaiming the Chancellor legacy from Victor.

“You’re throwing away two companies for revenge,” Jack hissed. “This isn’t leadership. It’s recklessness.”

Billy didn’t back down. “You just don’t believe in me.”

“Then prove me wrong,” Jack said bitterly. “Or don’t come crying when it all burns.”

Climactic Confrontations in the Maze

Later, as the moon lit the winding paths of the maze, Sharon and Nick crossed paths with Cain and Phyllis. Cain asked if they were enjoying a stroll under the stars. Small talk about the heat filled the air, but the undertones were anything but casual.

Nick made it clear—they’d soon be returning to Genoa City. Cain, undeterred, smiled knowingly. “That place has a hold on all of us.”

As Sharon pulled Phyllis aside for a private talk, the walls of loyalty continued to shift and shake.

Cain turned to Nick. “I’m ready for the next phase of my life,” he said calmly.

Nick raised an eyebrow. “Selling your empire?”

Cain smirked. “It’s never about the money. It’s about connections—relationships.”

In that moment, it was impossible to tell who was bluffing… and who already had the winning hand.

The Stage Is Set

With Phyllis dancing dangerously close to treason, Sharon entangled in espionage, and Jack and Billy’s brotherhood hanging by a thread, the future of Genoa City hangs in the balance.

Will Cain consolidate his power, or will the Newmans cut him down?

Will Phyllis remain loyal—or blow it all up in her trademark style?

And can Billy truly rise… or is he about to fall harder than ever before?

Stay tuned. The storm hasn’t even begun.