DAMIAN’S SHOCKING REVELATION TO LILY CHANGES EVERYTHING

Lily finally gets the truth about mystery man Dumas while Audra’s new partnership with Victor puts her relationship with Nate in jeopardy

The truth about the mysterious Dumas has finally been revealed, and it’s not what anyone in Genoa City expected. In a dramatic conversation with Lily Winters, Damian confessed that the business tycoon known as Dumas doesn’t actually exist—shocking news that could change everything in the ongoing battle against Victor Newman.

DAMIAN DROPS A BOMBSHELL THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

After agreeing to meet Lily at Society, Damian made it clear he was ready to come clean about his enigmatic boss—but only if she promised to keep their conversation confidential. Sensing the gravity of what he was about to share, Damian insisted they move their conversation to the more private setting of the park lookout.

“Dumas doesn’t exist,” Damian revealed in a stunning confession that left Lily reeling. He explained that while working as a figurehead for two companies, he never actually met Dumas face-to-face and could have been dealing with a go-between all along. This bombshell raises serious questions about who’s actually been pulling the strings behind these mysterious business operations.

Even more intriguing was Damian’s admission about how he landed the position in the first place. “I had no real business experience,” he told Lily, explaining that he created a completely fabricated background to impress Dumas. “If he was the devil, I was ready to dance,” Damian confessed, showing just how far he was willing to go to secure his position.

LILY MAKES A BOLD AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS REQUEST

Instead of being put off by Damian’s shady admissions, Lily shocked him by asking for his help. After learning that Dumas had been in contact with her ex and that Victor had suggested the mysterious figure was “sniffing around” her company, Lily realized Damian might be the key to understanding what’s really happening.

“Will you help me?” Lily asked, making a bold move that could either give her the upper hand against Victor or put her in even greater danger. Can she really trust someone who admitted to lying about his credentials and working for a phantom boss? Or is Lily playing a dangerous game that could backfire spectacularly?

AUDRA’S CHAMPAGNE CELEBRATION TURNS SOUR

Meanwhile, across town, Audra Charles was preparing a romantic surprise for Nate at the penthouse, complete with champagne on ice and candlelight. But before he arrived, we caught a glimpse of her serious doubts about her recent deal with Victor Newman.

Audra contemplated sending a text to Sally expressing second thoughts about the arrangement, particularly Victor’s instructions to lure Kyle back into an affair. “This could be my last shot at running a company,” she reasoned, ultimately deciding to push forward despite her misgivings.

When Nate arrived, Audra greeted him with affection and excitement, slowly building up to her big news. She finally revealed that she’d secured a position funded by Victor Newman that would allow her to be her own boss. But instead of sharing her excitement, Nate’s response was devastating: “I’m sorry. I can’t.”

His immediate rejection suggests there could be serious trouble ahead for the couple, as Nate clearly views any partnership with Victor as crossing a line he’s not willing to accept.

HOLDEN STIRS THE POT BETWEEN NATE AND AUDRA

Adding fuel to the fire is Holden, who seems determined to create tension between Nate and Audra. During an uncomfortable encounter at the GCAC bar, Holden made several provocative comments about his past with Audra, suggesting Nate should worry about “having better luck holding onto her” than he did.

When Nate questioned whether he needed to be concerned about Holden crossing a line, the response was hardly reassuring. Holden’s continued presence in Genoa City, despite repeated claims that he’s leaving, suggests he has ulterior motives—possibly related to Audra or the mysterious Dumas situation.

Devon Hamilton also had a tense exchange with Holden at the bar, particularly when Holden suggested that Damian might be out on a date with Lily. Devon’s immediate defensive reaction made it clear he doesn’t approve of any potential relationship between his sister and half-brother, insisting Damian “doesn’t have a shot” with Lily.

As these storylines continue to unfold, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the mystery of Dumas and Victor’s involvement runs deeper than anyone initially suspected. With Lily now potentially joining forces with Damian, and Audra’s partnership with Victor threatening her relationship with Nate, the battle lines in Genoa City are being dramatically redrawn.

Who is really behind the Dumas persona? How far will Victor go to maintain control? And can any of these new alliances survive the inevitable fallout? The answers may reshape the power dynamics in Genoa City forever.