Blood on the Marble: Shadows of Truth in Nice

The Dumas estate was supposed to be the pinnacle of elegance and tradition—a celebration of legacy beneath sparkling chandeliers. But as the scent of wine lingers and whispers dance in the corridors, Genoa City’s elite find themselves trapped in a labyrinth of betrayal, murder, and emotional ruin.

Abby’s silent yearning for Chance is shattered when his unexpected return flips the night into chaos. His reappearance, orchestrated by the mysterious Cain Ashby—now unmasked as the elusive Aristotle Dumas—leaves the party buzzing with tension. Victor Newman, unmoved and calculated, sees through Cain’s ambitions and demands more than promises: he wants loyalty paid in blood or sacrifice.

As Cain navigates treacherous waters, offering secrets and alliances to gain Victor’s favor, the French police discover damning evidence tied to the murder—pointing disturbingly close to Cain himself. One misstep, and his empire crumbles.

Meanwhile, Adam Newman arrives in France with a vengeance, only to learn that the revelation he believed would make him king is already public knowledge. Cain’s true identity is no longer a bombshell—it’s old news. And Adam, once again, is a step behind in a race against his own father.

But even darker currents swirl.

Far from the political chessboard, Tessa Porter is a shell of her former self. Since parting ways with Mariah, she’s drifted in a sea of grief, unable to compose a melody that doesn’t echo with her ex’s laughter. Daniel Romalotti, her unwavering friend, is her anchor—offering silence when she needs it most, and strength when she crumbles.

Mariah, however, is fighting demons no one else can see. Shrouded in guilt and fragmented memories, she begins to fear the worst: that she may be connected to the body found that night. Visions of Ian Ward plague her—a twisted shadow from her past that may be more real than she dares admit. With Sharon by her side, Mariah starts piecing together the blurred night that altered her soul.

As the sun rises over Nice, the festival fades, but the scars remain. Love is fractured, trust is shattered, and power hangs by a thread. Tessa still watches from afar, praying Mariah finds peace. And Daniel? He remains the quiet light in the darkness, ready to catch her again if she falls.

In Genoa City, secrets don’t die—they evolve. And this time, they might just take everyone down with them.