Phyllis won’t go low by retaliating – why do you hate Cane so much? Lily doesn’t – she pities him. Back and forth they go (with mostly Phyllis being the protagonist)
Cane will sell Arabesque to Victor for his original investment. Reminding that he trapped everyone in Nice, Adam thinks Cane and his company are a lost cause (but it’s nice to see you grovel) Victor could ‘rescue’ Cane – but would rather let him ‘twist in the wind’ for his ‘unforgivable sins’.
Cane can’t undo the choices he made. Victor thinks him being taken down by his own program is a fitting end. He’ll consider the proposal and get back to Cane (who leaves the Newmans to enjoy their holiday) Chelsea and Nikki are back to wonder what just happened. The perfect end to a perfect day – Cane’s walked into Victor’s hands (as he knew he would)
It’s ‘game over’ if this program gets inside our system, Jack shocks the family – I may be crazy, but the only answer is to shut it (Jabot) down. Hear me out.
Cane’s not the first guy you’ve hung out to dry, Phyllis accuses Lily of making Daniel and Billy miserable. Cane’s not moving on because of his undying love for you – which you’re manipulating. Cane appears to deny that anyone’s manipulating him.
Jack’s plan is to take Jabot offline for three months – to close every door to Cane’s AI. It’s a hail Mary but maybe it will throw Victor off. Traci thinks about Daddy – WWJD? This is a giant gamble – the long-term affects could be devastating. Ashley agrees – is there no other way?
Yes, Cane surrendered – hat in hand and tail between his legs. No, Victor won’t accept his deal – he’s prepared a noose for him to hang himself. If Victor didn’t get the AI, Cane would have destroyed NE. Once he’s destroyed, we swoop in and take what’s left.
We’re not fighting, Lily’s just listening to Phyllis justify her greed. Back off, Phyllis thinks she’s jealous – I’ve done everything on my own, not riding my billionaire brother’s coattails. Leave my family out of it, Lily warns. Enough! Cane finally barks (shutting both women up)
Agreeing that their father would have the same concerns as his sisters, Jack’s open to other ideas. If they disagree, his plan is off. Diane supports his idea, Billy and Kyle don’t have a better one. That’s four – but if anyone gives a thumbs down, we don’t do it, Jack looks to his sisters.
Chelsea and Adam wonder if there’s a timeline. Victor will wait until Cane begs him to take his company off his hands. He’s not desperate enough yet. The time will be right once he’s ground Cane to dust.
Lily HAS had enough – what a waste of time! Phyllis will be YOUR business – none of MY business – bye! she leaves Cane to accuse Phyllis of starting it. Tired of this, she demands Cane pick a side. He has.