Genoa City braces for a seismic shift as Jack Abbott unveils a high-stakes power maneuver against Victor Newman, leveraging explosive evidence of 𝒾𝓁𝓁𝒾𝒸𝒾𝓉 AI sabotage. Meanwhile, Matt Clark’s escape intensifies danger for the Newman family, and volatile alliances form amid heartbreak, betrayal, and ruthless ambition in Friday’s explosive Young and the Restless episode.

Tensions in Genoa City reach fever pitch as Jack Abbott seizes a remarkable bargaining chip—proof that Victor Newman illegally exploited AI to devastate Matt Clark’s finances. This revelation, uncovered by Kyle, thrusts Jack’s next move center stage, poised either to end a bitter war or ignite catastrophic fallout between two titans.

The corporate battlefield is charged with urgency and peril. Jack’s imminent offer to Victor promises shockwaves throughout every boardroom and family dinner table. As Jack navigates this treacherous game, insiders question whether his aim is genuine peace or calculated dominance designed to corner Victor mercilessly.

Parallel to this power play, Newman heir Nick wrestles with severe consequences from a violent attack by Matt Clark. Despite surviving surgery and mounting a determined fightback, Nick suffers a crushing setback, as Matt remains elusive following a stunning escape from custody, amplifying risks for the entire Newman dynasty.