Adam tells Chelsea that Phyllis is the only one outside the family who knows he was in France. We need to find out who Cane’s point person in GC is. Watching Holden arrive with Claire, Chelsea thinks she knows who that is.
Audra and Kyle chat with Cane as he eats fruit. Why does Jabot need to compete with Vibrante? Why would you give her upstart a platform? Cane suspects something’s going on between them.
Chelsea tells Adam that Holden put the moves on her (trying to get info) He and Cane were huddled and having a serious conversation – she can spot a shark a mile away. Holden is Cane’s spy.
Getting up to chat with Holden and Claire, Adam expresses his condolences and questions Holden on Dumas. I’ve never met the man, Holden lies – and he doesn’t know anything about Dumas inviting everyone to Nice. I no longer work for him.
There’s nothing going on, Kyle and Audra repeat. Cozying up to the competition is a strange way to do business, Cane says. When they continue to argue, he says – OK, OK, I’m sold. If this is a taste of your publicity campaign it might still work.
Thanked for being there for Vikki, Chelsea tells Claire to call her anytime. When Adam suggests Holden stop by Newman Media, Holden bluntly asks ‘are you offering me a job’?
Cane’s willing to conceal his identity a bit longer for the sake of their perfume war. Having some experience, he tells Audra and Kyle to leave samples of their perfume and he’ll pick the winner. Looks like we’re going to war, Kyle and Audra are left to high five.
Adam tells Holden to give it some thought and drop by his office. Well played, sir, Chelsea congratulates him after Holden and Claire go to their table.
I can’t do this, sorry – Claire suddenly has to go. When Holden plays grief counsellor, she admits that she really misses Kyle too.
On the train, Audra invites Kyle into her car for a drink to celebrate. One, he agrees and enters her lair.
Back at the office, Adam agrees that Holden lied about never meeting Dumas. Strike two is him being with Claire. Last thing she needs is him taking advantage of her when Kyle’s half way around the world. Chelsea’s sure Claire can take care of herself.
Holden’s sure Kyle misses Claire too. She hopes so. It’s not just that he’s there, it’s that he’s there with Audra – they dated for a while. She’s a force of nature, Holden can vouch for that. How much do you trust Kyle? Completely, Claire answers. Then there’s no need to worry.
Audra toasts to getting everything they want. She and Kyle manage to maintain eye contact as they take a sip of champagne. Smiling flirtatiously, Audra takes a step closer.
Next Week: You’re not trying to poison me because of Lily are you? Damian asks. Cane’s drinking the same stuff – so not unless I’m trying to take us both out… ‘Damian’, Cane shakes his shoulder and holds him up as he slumps on a bench … No more stall tactics – I’m fine, Nick insists. No you’re not – what did you see? Phyllis asks ….You’re calling this a murder? Lily’s puzzled. That’s what we’re looking at – Chance wants to question everyone on what they did the last few hours. We’re all suspects? Devon’s indignant.