In the latest drama on *The Young and the Restless*, tensions reach a boiling point in Tucker McCall’s

dimly lit penthouse. Tucker, known for his cunning and manipulative ways, lies on the sofa clutching his

chest in apparent agony. His assistant makes a frantic call to Audra Charles, Tucker’s fiancée, urging her to come immediately.

The urgency in the assistant’s voice is palpable, and Audra rushes over without hesitation.

Upon bursting through the door, Audra’s eyes immediately lock onto Tucker.

His face is contorted in pain, but something about his expression makes her suspicious. Taking a deep breath, her initial panic gives way to doubt. “Stop pretending, Tucker,” she snaps. “You think I don’t know when you’re faking it?” Tucker’s eyes flicker with a mix of frustration and genuine discomfort. Despite his obvious pain, Audra’s suspicion remains high, knowing his reputation for manipulation.

“Tucker, I need to go to the hospital,” Tucker groans, reaching out to her in a desperate plea. “No,” she says firmly, crossing her arms. “Take your medication and rest. Let’s see if you’re really having a heart attack or just trying to get out of our meeting.” Tucker grimaces, attempting to sit up but collapsing back onto the sofa. He looks at his assistant and, with a strained voice, says, “Call 911.” Audra steps between them, her gaze icy. “No one is calling 911,” she commands. “I want to know what you’re really after. You’re too crazy and stupid to pull this off.”

Tucker’s mind races. He knows Audra won’t easily buy his act. She has become increasingly suspicious, especially after his recent maneuvers to avoid transferring power to her. The promised gift of Glade, a luxury cosmetics company, was meant to be her prize for their impending marriage. However, Tucker has no intention of fulfilling that promise until after the wedding. Audra, growing impatient, wants control of Glade as soon as possible, not after the ceremony.

“You’re trying to buy time to avoid the transfer of power,” Audra accuses, her eyes blazing with anger. “You promised Glade as a wedding gift, but you want to keep it until after the ceremony. Why, Tucker? What are you so afraid of?” Tucker coughs, the pain in his chest intensifying. “I need time to make sure everything is perfect,” he says weakly. “Glade needs to be in the right hands.”

Audra’s frustration boils over. “Perfect or just out of my reach? You’re so deceitful. You think you can manipulate me into giving up, don’t you? Well, guess what? I’m done with this. If you won’t hand over Glade, then maybe there won’t be a wedding.” With that, she storms out, leaving Tucker alone with his assistant. The assistant looks at Tucker, unsure of what to do next. “Let her go,” Tucker mutters, sinking back into the sofa. “She’ll come back. They always do.” But as he lies there, Tucker can’t ignore the gnawing fear that this time, Audra might not return.

Audra, fuming as she marches out of the building, is filled with thoughts of revenge and betrayal. She once genuinely believed in Tucker, but his incessant scheming has eroded any trust she had left. The promise of Glade was a significant factor in her agreeing to marry him, and now that promise seems as elusive as ever. Driving away, Audra’s thoughts turn darker. She has her own plans, and Tucker’s latest stunt has pushed her to accelerate them. If Tucker thinks he can outmaneuver her, he is sorely mistaken. She will have Glade one way or another, and Tucker will regret ever trying to deceive her.

Back in the penthouse, Tucker’s assistant finally speaks up. “Mr. McCall, are you sure this is the best way to handle things?” Tucker sighs, closing his eyes against the pain. “Sometimes you have to play the long game,” he replies. “Audra needs to understand that she can’t always get what she wants by force. She needs to be patient.” But deep down, Tucker knows he is walking a fine line. Audra is not someone to be underestimated, and his love for her is complicated by their constant power struggle. It’s a dangerous game, one that could end in either their mutual success or mutual destruction.