Top 5 Takeaways & Young and the Restless Spoilers:

1. Victor Strategizes Against Adam: Victor Newman is once again plotting against his son, Adam. In a new twist, Victor has set his sights on taking down Adam by keeping Nate close. Even though Nate lied to Victoria, Victor surprisingly defends him and lays blame on Adam, expecting trouble ahead.
2. Nick and Adam’s Showdown: Nick confronts Adam about his blackmail attempts to merge their companies, Newman Media and SNA Media. Adam fires back by bringing up Victor’s mistreatment of Sally Spectra. Although Nick agrees Sally didn’t deserve Victor’s betrayal, he refuses to engage in a revenge plot with Adam.
3. Audra’s Trust Issues Surface: At the club, Nate and Audra argue over her special treatment during the cover-up. Nate worries that Victor will always prioritize family over outsiders like him. Audra disregards Nate’s concerns and questions his trust issues, leading Nate to refuse doing any more favors for Audra.
4. Kyle and Audra’s Steamy Connection: Kyle informs Audra about his conversation with Victoria, downplaying Audra’s doubts. Audra opens up about losing Nate’s support and her difficulty in trusting others. After Kyle promises his steadfast loyalty, things get steamy between the co-workers.
5. Victoria Worries About Victor’s Plan: At Newman Media, Nate tries to make amends with Victoria by proposing a romantic weekend getaway. However, their moment gets interrupted by a call from Victor, requesting an urgent meeting at the ranch. Victoria becomes wary, fearing her father is pitting Nate against Adam in a divide-and-conquer scheme.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Victor Strategizes Against Adam

The drama never ceases for the Newmans on The Young and the Restless. Fresh off sabotaging Sally Spectra’s career, Victor is setting his sights on taking down Adam again.

At the ranch, Victor fills Nikki in on Nate’s recent defiance. Though Nate lied to Victoria about the singer cover-up, Victor surprisingly defends him and lays blame on Adam. Victor needs to keep Nate close to keep Adam in check, though he expects trouble ahead. Nikki believes Nick and Sharon can restrain Adam’s temper, but Victor remains skeptical. “They’ll try,” he says ominously.

Nick confronts Adam about using blackmail to merge their companies Newman Media and SNA Media. But Adam counters by bringing up Victor’s mistreatment of Sally Spectra. Nick agrees Sally didn’t deserve Victor’s betrayal but refuses to engage in a revenge plot with Adam.

At Newman Media, Victoria asks Kyle about working with Audra Charles. She claims she just wants feedback, but then reveals Audra’s involvement in the music scandal. Victoria asks Kyle’s opinion on merging with Adam’s company. Kyle advises against it since Adam is still involved.

Meanwhile at the club, Nate and Audra dissect her special treatment during the cover-up. Nate worries that Victor will always prioritize family over an outsider like him. Audra disregards Nate’s concerns about the merger and questions his trust issues. Their argument ends with Nate refusing to do anymore favors for Audra.

In the park, Chloe vents to Esther about rejecting Victor’s job offer to Sally. When Sally arrives, she admits Victor never intended to open a fashion division at Newman. Chloe reiterates her wariness of Victor’s shifty motives.

Nick and Adam pay Victor a visit to confront him about reneging on Sally’s deal. Victor bristles at their united front and orders the merger completed in one week.

Later at the club, Kyle informs Audra about his conversation with Victoria, though he downplayed Audra’s doubts. Audra opens up about losing Nate’s support and not trusting easily. After Kyle promises his steadfast loyalty, things get steamy between the co-workers.

At Newman Media, Nate attempts to smooth things over with Victoria with a romantic weekend getaway. But their moment gets interrupted by a call from Victor, requesting an urgent ranch meeting. A wary Victoria worries her father is pitting Nate against Adam as part of a divide and conquer scheme.

The Young and the Restless Spoilers indicate Victor Newman is back to his cunning ways. With his latest ploy to manipulate Adam and Nate, can Victor’s family endure another calculating power play? Stay tuned to see how this father-son rivalry continues to escalate!