At CL’s, Phyllis discourages ‘good guy’ Daniel from going to Boston with Tessa; she’s tough and resilient. You’re being defensive. Do you have feelings for this girl?
In the Newman Media’s office, Adam reads the expose on Collin/Cane aloud; a piece Nick declares dark and ‘flowery’. It’ll go live as soon as Victor approves it. Yes, as NM’s COO, Chelsea’s proud of the piece, but as a member of the family, she worries how Cane will retaliate.
Dismissed by Jill, Jack shakes Cane’s hand on his way out – I look forward to hearing from you. He thinks you can dictate my next move, Cane tells Jill. She’s their for a little chat. That bad? Cane asks. That’s up to you, she replies.
Phyllis tricks Daniel into admitting that he has feelings for Tessa. No, your father didn’t tell me – YOU just did. She’s also annoyed that Daniel confided in Danny instead of her. We’re both worried about you, she claims.
Chelsea worries this story might push Cane over the edge – if he attacks it might break this family. Dad and Vikki are working on protecting Newman’s divisions from a cyber attack by software Nick’s not convinced even exists. If it does, Dad’s convinced Jill can keep Cane in check, Adam reminds.
What Jill heard from Billy was bad enough – but Victor’s claim is outrageous. Did Collin target a dying woman to get the chateau? Was Dumas’ fortune built on a scam? You didn’t cave to Victor’s threats because you don’t believe the story’s true? Cane looks pissed – it means I won’t be manipulated – by anyone (‘including you’ is implied)
Phyllis is glad Daniel had Tessa and his guitar lessons to lean on after Heather’s death but worries he’ll get hurt. Daniel will repeat what he told his Dad – Tessa loves her wife. So, you’re going to support her like a chump? Phyllis annoys Daniel.
Diane comes into Jack’s office to ask how his meeting went. He wasn’t able to talk Cane into giving him his ‘AI hand grenade’ but he did plant the seed that he should give it to Jill. This is the start of things working in our favour.
No, Cane’s comment wasn’t directed at Jill. He mopes about three men dying (with Chance’s death hurting Jill) Answer very carefully – are you even trying to make amends? she asks.
Chelsea hesitates to publish the expose; Cane’s kids and Lily are going to see it – if he loses them, he has nothing to lose. All the influencers are ready to repost the article once Victor gives the OK (which he then does by text with one word; publish)
‘Fly my pretties’, a dramatic Adam hits the ‘publish’ button on his laptop. ‘And we’re live’, Chelsea and Nick are on their phones (she confirms that social media and news sites have picked up the story, Nick hoping to hear from Sharon)