Eavesdropping? Amanda greets Phyllis (who’s ‘all about’ respecting Cane’s privacy and doesn’t have her ear to the hedges or anything, that would be ridiculous) Can we talk? It’s been a long night, Cane would rather wait til morning. Phyllis wants 15 minutes to make her pitch but is granted 10. Make it good.
Adam assumes Victor knows by now who Dumas is. He wasn’t able to reach anyone. Maybe there’s no cell service at the chateau or Dumas made them turn in their phones so no photos are leaked online, Chelsea suggests. Or maybe Dumas doesn’t want everyone to know what he’s up to while they’re away. Yes, this can wait til morning, Adam’s sorry he’s distracted – let’s enjoy our dinner.
Damian pulls out a ‘beauty’ of a knife on display – this is quite a collection. Is your ex a collector? Finding decks of cards, he suggests a game of Crazy Eights. What are we, five? Lily wants to play poker; Texas Holdem. Of course for money.
Phyllis makes drinks for herself and Cane to toast to their new partnership. You want to return to GC, she assumes – the power dynamic has shifted tremendously. What she’s offering is her expertise in navigating through the landmines. That sounds like my job, Amanda points out. Your job is legal – Phyllis is offering help on a personal level. She assumes he wants Chancellor.
Damian hasn’t won a single hand. Lily might have to garnish his wages. She and Devon used to play Monopoly a lot; he bought up properties, she bought the railroads. Cane now has both. When Lily beats Damian at another hand of poker, he suggests they play a game that’s more his speed.
Connor wants to host a BBQ at the ranch, with his entire soccer and baseball teams plus his friends from school, Chelsea tells Adam (then chides him for checking his phone again) OK, let’s try to figure out what Dumas is up to, she gives in. And we stop him, Adam adds.
Suppose you’re right – how would you help me get Chancellor? Cane asks. Phyllis and Billy were set to take the company to another level when Jill sold it to Victor. Surprised that she trusted Billy to run it, Cane thinks Phyllis is too eager to sell Billy out. He stabbed me in the back; Phyllis has nothing to prove. This is about what’s best for Chancellor – and I’m the best.
Do you have any 3’s? Damian asks. Go Fish. I win again! he crows. Aside from his panic attack in the maze, he’s having a great time – great food, wine and company. Since they’re even, Lily suggests one more.
Victor seemed to know who Dumas is, Chelsea thinks it’s starting to sound like an Agatha Christie novel. The buildings Arabesque is buying surround businesses owned by the Abbotts and Newmans. You circle the enemy before going in for the kill, Adam concludes.
Phyllis claims to have the ‘killer instinct’ Cane needs. Victor bought Chancellor for his wife to play CEO but I know how to run it and would hire Amanda for a top executive position. Unaware that Amanda wasn’t happy in her current job, Cane’s now suspicious. Phyllis is NOT desperate. ‘I’m bold, fearless’. For the record, Amanda loves her job. Cane’s sorry to burst Phyllis’ bubble, but he’d have a very different end game in mind IF he was interested in Chancellor.
You hustled me! Lily thought Damian was terrible at poker. Day or night, he’s willing to play – wanna catch the sunrise? No, she’s tired and wants to be up early to pack and leave. Good night, Damian watches her leave with a dreamy expression and a sigh.
What is your end game? Phyllis vows to keep Cane’s secret. I know the hypothetical company you want and can hypothetically help you get it. He admires her directness and ambition, maybe there is a place for you in my organization. Don’t stay up too late, clouds look threatening, Cane leaves Amanda to blast Phyllis – what the hell is wrong with you? Phyllis is just trying to get a job. By jeopardizing mine!? Do you ever think of anyone other than yourself!?
Adam and Chelsea brainstorm. Victor prides himself in being ten steps ahead of everyone but didn’t see this coming. No way he’d let anyone buy up so much property around Newman. This is about more than one company. Whatever the end game is, Dumas is bringing it to GC.