Thursday’s episode of The Young and the Restless brings a fresh wave of drama, with Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) turning to Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) for help in his mission of revenge against Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn), while Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) steps up to threaten Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver).

Victor’s Plan to Use Lily Against Cane

The episode kicks off at the coffeehouse, where Victor joins Lily and her brother, Devon Winters (Bryton James), to discuss the looming presence of Cane back in Genoa City. While Lily wants to keep a distance from her ex-husband, Victor sees an opportunity to use her to get back at Cane.

Victor makes a compelling pitch to Lily, urging her to become an instrumental part of his strategy. He wants her to use her influence over Cane, knowing that his lingering feelings for her could be manipulated to further Victor’s agenda. Though Lily initially resists, citing her desire to keep things peaceful, Victor insists that going after Cane is the only way to make it clear that their reunion won’t happen.

Lily seems hesitant, but Victor’s persuasive power and the knowledge that Cane’s return threatens their business interests might sway her in the end. Devon, always caught in the middle, will likely have his own take on the situation, making it unclear if he’ll support or oppose his father’s manipulative proposal.

Claire Confronts Audra: A Showdown Is Brewing

Meanwhile, Claire Newman is far from pleased with Audra’s continued attempts to interfere with her relationship with Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor). After hearing about Audra’s efforts to seduce Kyle on Victor’s orders, Claire doesn’t hold back and goes straight to confront her rival.

Claire’s protective instincts kick in, and she warns Audra to stay away from Kyle, making it clear that she won’t tolerate any more attempts to stir up trouble. However, Audra doesn’t seem intimidated and may even test Claire’s resolve. Audra could question Claire’s security in her relationship with Kyle, given the unspoken tensions and unresolved moments between them.

Despite Claire’s reassurances, the situation remains tense, especially considering Kyle’s secret history with Audra. While Claire is confident in her relationship with Kyle, the truth about the kisses they shared in Nice—and the near-miss moments—could come to light at the worst possible time.

Kyle and Claire’s Apartment Drama

In the background, Kyle and Claire continue their quest for an apartment, which brings them into the orbit of Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) at Newman Media. The couple is eager to move into the apartment once occupied by Adam, but Victor has previously warned Adam not to make any deals with Kyle. This puts Adam in a tricky spot, torn between his loyalty to his father and the opportunity to make things right with his own life.

While Adam may be reluctant to help, Kyle is determined to secure the apartment for Claire, knowing it would mean a lot to her and their future together. This battle between familial loyalty and personal desires could have lasting consequences for Adam, especially as tensions with Victor rise over Adam’s previous actions with Billy Abbott’s hit pieces.

What’s Next?

The drama is far from over as The Young and the Restless dives deeper into the power struggles, personal vendettas, and complicated relationships among Genoa City’s residents. As Victor’s vengeful plot thickens and Claire takes matters into her own hands with Audra, the tension continues to mount.

With secrets about Kyle and Audra’s past threatening to unravel, the stakes for Kyle and Claire’s relationship are higher than ever. Fans can expect more twists and turns as the battle for power, love, and revenge continues. Stay tuned for more intense developments in the coming episodes!