It’s a big day of drama on Y&R.
In the July 4 episode of The Young and the Restless, tensions escalated as Phyllis makes a surprising decision to join forces with Cane in his pursuit of total domination over Genoa City, including Jabot and Newman Enterprises. Meanwhile, Victor continues his strategic maneuvering, and Adam shows up.
Phyllis Makes a Devastating Choice
Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) and Amanda (Mishael Morgan) clashed once again, this time over Phyllis’ overstepping behavior in front of Amanda’s boss. Amanda was furious, accusing Phyllis of being selfish and undermining her.
But Phyllis had bigger plans in mind. She revealed to Amanda that she had overheard a conversation about Cane (Billy Flynn) going to Genoa City, which she believed would lead to a way out of their current situation.
Phyllis was certain that Cane wasn’t looking to make deals with anyone in the group—he was out to manipulate them and take control. After confronting Cane, Phyllis agreed to betray everyone she knew in order to secure her place in his game. Cane wanted to know how far she would go to prove her loyalty, even asking her if she’d be willing to betray Billy (Jason Thompson), Jack (Peter Bergman), and even Nick (Joshua Morrow).
Phyllis agreed to do whatever it took to stay on Cane’s good side. It was clear that Cane had an endgame that involved more than just taking over one company—he was aiming for a massive conglomerate. Phyllis was ready to throw her loyalties out the window to align herself with Cane’s plans, and it seemed like she was all in.
Victor and Cane Make a Deal
Meanwhile, Victor (Eric Braeden) and Cane had an intense conversation about their futures. While Victor wasn’t about to hand over Chancellor to Cane, he didn’t completely shut the door on forming a partnership.
Cane pushed for Victor’s support, but it was clear that Victor was suspicious of his every move. Despite the tension, Victor knew that Cane had accomplished a lot on his own, but would Cane really be someone worth aligning with?
Tension Grows as Adam Worries
Adam (Mark Grossman) made his way to the maze where his family had been stuck, warning them about Cane’s plans. He made it clear that Cane’s rise was more than just business—it was a personal crusade.