In the cutthroat world of Genoa City, power and influence shift

as quickly as the wind. The stakes have never been higher for Audra Charles,

who is fighting to keep her position as CEO of Gade.

With Summer Newman, the favored daughter of the powerful Newman family,

poised to take over her role, Audra is facing the very real threat of losing everything she’s worked so hard to achieve.

Victor Newman, a titan of industry, has made it clear that Summer is his preferred choice to lead Gade into the future. Audra knows that once Victor makes his decision, it will be too late to stop the wheels of her downfall from turning. Desperation pushes her to devise a plan so audacious that it could either save her career or destroy her completely.

Audra realizes that the key to her survival lies not in confronting Summer directly but in outmaneuvering her. She knows Summer is ambitious and determined but not invincible. As a woman, Audra understands the complexities of Summer’s emotions, desires, and fears. She has observed Summer closely, noting every mistake and hesitation. Audra believes this insight will give her the upper hand, but she cannot execute her plan alone.

To ensure her plan’s success, Audra seeks the help of Kyle Abbott, Summer’s ex-husband. Kyle is caught in his own web of complications, particularly the bitter custody battle for their son, Harrison. Summer has proven to be a formidable opponent in court, and Kyle knows that if he doesn’t act soon, he could lose his son forever. When Audra approaches him with her plan, Kyle is initially shocked. The idea of kidnapping Summer is reckless, dangerous, and potentially disastrous. However, as Audra lays out the details, Kyle begins to see the logic behind her madness. If Summer is out of the picture, even temporarily, it could tilt the scales in his favor. The Newmans would be thrown into disarray, and Summer would be unable to attend the crucial custody trial.

Audra reassures Kyle that he won’t be directly involved in the kidnapping; his hands will remain clean. All he needs to do is step aside and let her carry out the plan. Torn between his lingering feelings for Summer and his desire to protect his son, Kyle reluctantly agrees. He knows this may be his best chance to secure custody of Harrison, even if it means aligning himself with someone as ruthless as Audra.

The plan is set in motion. Audra begins by carefully studying Summer’s routine, looking for the perfect moment to strike. She knows that Summer often takes early morning walks alone, a habit born out of her need for clarity and peace amid the chaos of her life. It is during one of these solitary walks that Audra plans to make her move. With the help of a hired accomplice—someone with no ties to Genoa City and who can disappear without a trace—Audra sets the stage for the kidnapping.

As the day of the kidnapping approaches, Audra’s nerves are on edge. She knows that one misstep could ruin everything. The risk is enormous, but so are the potential rewards. If she succeeds, Summer will be out of her way, and Victor will have no choice but to keep her as CEO of Gade. If she fails, the consequences could be catastrophic, not just for her but for Kyle as well.

On the morning of the kidnapping, everything goes according to plan. Summer leaves her house at dawn, unaware of the danger lurking in the shadows. As she walks along a quiet path, lost in thought, a van pulls up beside her. Before she can react, she is grabbed from behind and pulled into the vehicle. A cloth soaked in chloroform is pressed against her face, and within seconds, Summer is unconscious.

Audra watches from a distance, her heart pounding in her chest. It’s done. Summer is gone, taken to a remote location where she will be kept until Audra decides the time is right to release her. For now, Summer is no longer a threat, but Audra knows this is only the beginning. The real challenge lies in keeping the kidnapping a secret and ensuring that no one can trace it back to her or Kyle.

Meanwhile, as the news of Summer’s disappearance spreads, panic grips the Newman family. Victor is beside himself with worry, while Nikki, Nick, and Phyllis fear the worst. The police are called in, but they have little to go on—no witnesses, no leads, and no ransom demands. It’s as if Summer vanished into thin air. As the tension mounts, Audra and Kyle must navigate the dangerous aftermath of their risky alliance, knowing that one wrong move could lead to their undoing.