In the latest drama on *The Young and the Restless*, Victor is up to his usual antics, and no one involved in his revenge scheme against Jack is safe.

As always, some unfortunate souls will become collateral damage, and this time, Victor’s machinations might create an unimaginable situation.

Victor’s family knows something is brewing, but they can’t pinpoint his exact plans. Familiar with Victor’s maneuvers, they are bracing for the fallout from the changes he’s implemented at Newman Enterprises and Newman Media. With Victor pushing Nikki out of Newman Media to install Adam, Victoria felt compelled to return to Newman Enterprises as co-CEO alongside Nicholas, despite not being ready. Their primary goal is to uncover who or what Victor is targeting, suspecting Adam knows more than he’s letting on. Adam, however, won’t betray Victor’s trust.

Nikki is furious about being sidelined and is deeply concerned that Adam won’t relinquish control of Newman Media once her outpatient treatment for alcoholism is complete. However, the audience knows this treatment is just a cover. Victor needs Adam in charge to advance his agenda against Jack and Jabot Cosmetics. Nikki would see through any attempt by Victor to use her to damage Jabot, but Adam, thinking he might help Jack, has agreed to take on the role. Despite declaring he won’t be used to harm the Abbotts, Adam finds himself in a tricky position, unaware of what awaits him after the mission.

Nikki fears that Adam will refuse to step down when the time comes, leading to a tense situation where both need answers only the other can provide. Nikki is uniquely positioned to gather information from Victor, but would she help Adam in exchange for his promise to vacate his position peacefully? While it seems unthinkable, she might hold her nose and make the deal to ensure he steps down without a fight.

Even if Nikki strikes a deal with Adam, she’s unlikely to get the answers she seeks. Victor is always several steps ahead, and he’s likely to anticipate this move. If Nikki does enter into an agreement with Adam, viewers will watch in fascination at something they never thought possible.