PHYLLIS EXPLODES AS NICK CHOOSES SHARON FOR EXCLUSIVE DUMAS BASH

Phyllis Summers just got the shock of her life, and I’m still trying to process this bombshell myself!

After her Washington D.C. ambush strategy goes up in flames (and we all saw THAT disaster coming), our girl Phyllis discovers that Nick Newman has already committed to taking Sharon Newman as his plus one to the most exclusive party in Genoa City. The Aristotle Dumas soirée? Yeah, that one. The party EVERYONE wants an invite to? Nick’s taking Sharon.

Let me say that again for the people in the back: SHARON. Not Phyllis. SHARON!

The DC Disaster Sets Everything in Motion

Look, we need to talk about Phyllis’s spectacular failure in Washington first. She was SO confident, wasn’t she? Marching off to D.C. with her business pitch, ready to ambush Dumas and secure her future.

But here’s the thing — and I called this last week — when has ambushing a mysterious billionaire EVER worked out for anyone in Genoa City?

The pitch tanks. Completely. Phyllis is left scrambling for a Plan B, and that’s when she hears about the exclusive French party. This is her last shot, folks. Her final chance to get face time with the enigmatic Aristotle Dumas and salvage her professional dreams.

So what does she do? She goes straight to Nick.

The Moment That Changes Everything

Picture this: Phyllis approaches Nick with what she probably thinks is a brilliant proposal. Take her as his plus one! It’s perfect! They have history, they have Summer together, and hey, they’ve been to plenty of fancy events as a couple before.

(Can we pause here and acknowledge that Phyllis asking Nick for ANYTHING right now shows just how desperate she is? This woman’s pride is legendary.)

But then…

The bomb drops.

Nick has already asked Sharon.

I’m sorry, WHAT?!

The rejection hits different when it’s not just a “no” — it’s a “I already chose someone else and that someone is your biggest rival.” Ouch doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Nick’s Loyalty to Sharon Speaks VOLUMES

Here’s what’s really getting me about this whole situation. Nick could easily switch plus ones. We’ve seen him do it before! Remember the Winters gala of 2019? The man changed dates three times!

But not this time.

When Phyllis desperately tries to convince him to dump Sharon for her, Nick stands firm. He’s not budging. He’s not making excuses. He’s simply… loyal to Sharon.

And that, soap fans, tells us EVERYTHING we need to know about where Nick’s heart is heading.

Joshua Morrow (who plays our conflicted Nick) recently spilled some serious tea in an interview, basically confirming that when Nick finally gets another love scene, it’s going to be with Sharon. His exact words? “It’s been a while since Nick got naked… When it happens—and I bet a few bucks, it’s with Sharon—I’m ready.”

Well, well, well.

Phyllis’s Fury: A Storm is Brewing

You know that moment when Phyllis realizes she’s been rejected for Sharon? I need the cameras to zoom in on Michelle Stafford’s face because the rage is going to be EPIC.

This isn’t just about a party invite. This is about years — DECADES — of rivalry. This is about Nick choosing sides in the most public way possible. This is about Phyllis being told, once again, that she comes second to Sharon in Nick’s world.

The woman is FUMING. And when Phyllis Summers fumes, she doesn’t just get mad.

She gets even.

The Party Crash Heard ‘Round Genoa City

Mark my words: Phyllis is going to find a way into that party. Wild horses couldn’t keep her away now. Not when her business dreams are on the line. Not when Sharon is going to be there on Nick’s arm. Not when everyone who matters in Genoa City will be watching.

But here’s what I’m wondering…

If Phyllis does manage to crash (and knowing her resourcefulness, she absolutely will), what’s her endgame? Is she planning to:

• Make a scene and embarrass Nick and Sharon?
• Corner Dumas for her business pitch while causing maximum chaos?
• Try to win Nick back in some grand gesture?
• All of the above?!

What This Means for the Future

Let’s be real for a second. This party? It’s going to be a turning point. Not just for Phyllis, but for the entire Nick–Sharon–Phyllis triangle that’s been simmering for literally decades.

Nick choosing Sharon as his date (and yes, it IS a date, don’t even try to tell me otherwise) is a clear signal. He’s moving in one direction, and that direction has chestnut hair and a complicated history.

Phyllis crashing the party is going to force everyone’s hand. Secrets will spill. Confrontations will explode. And by the time the champagne stops flowing, relationships in Genoa City will never be the same.

The real question is: Will Phyllis’s desperate move bring her closer to her goals, or will it push Nick even further into Sharon’s arms? Given the way soap opera karma works, I’m betting on the latter.

One thing’s for certain — when Phyllis Summers shows up uninvited to the social event of the year, you better believe fireworks are guaranteed. Will she successfully corner Dumas? Will she have it out with Sharon in front of everyone? Will Nick finally be forced to choose once and for all?

Buckle up, soap fans. This party is about to become the most explosive event Genoa City has seen in years!

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