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Whispers are spreading across Newman Enterprises of a mysterious operation called Project Dominion, rumored to be tied to Victor’s private office. No one knows exactly what it is — a new acquisition, a personal vendetta, or a test for his children’s loyalty. What’s certain is that Victor’s latest plan is unlike anything he’s attempted before.

Victoria first noticed something off when dormant Newman subsidiaries suddenly showed large, unexplained financial activity. Her father brushed off her questions with his trademark smirk and a patronizing “Leave this to me, Victoria.” But the eldest Newman daughter is not one to back down. Her quiet digging points toward a shocking possibility — that Victor is revisiting a long-buried corporate rivalry, possibly even involving someone from the Abbott family.

Meanwhile, Nick, recently returned from his hiatus, finds himself torn between loyalty and morality. He’s seen this pattern before — Victor pushing the family to its limits in the name of protecting the Newman legacy. Only this time, the stakes may be far higher. Could Victor be setting a trap for his own children to see who’s worthy of carrying the family name? Or is he orchestrating a much larger play to consolidate his power?

In true Newman fashion, everyone’s second-guessing everyone else. But as the week unfolds, Victor’s so-called “curveball” begins to take shape — and no one will see the fallout coming.

Nikki Newman’s Discovery — Secrets, Betrayal, and Fear

While Victor plays his dangerous game in the boardroom, Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) begins to piece together a mystery of her own — one that could bring her marriage to the brink. In a bid to refocus her energy, Nikki throws herself back into her charity work, reviewing documents for one of her foundations. But buried within the paperwork, she finds something chilling — a donation from a long-defunct Newman Enterprises subsidiary, supposedly dissolved years ago.

Her curiosity piqued, Nikki starts to dig deeper. What she uncovers are financial transfers to offshore accounts and shell corporations — all authorized by Victor’s private signature. The deeper she goes, the more alarmed she becomes. When she finally confronts her husband, Victor dismisses her concerns with a familiar line: “Trust me, my darling. You don’t need to worry about this.”

But Nikki’s instincts have always been razor-sharp. She knows when her husband is lying.

Determined to get answers, she enlists Victoria’s help. Together, the two women uncover the name of a secret project — Eclipse — a supposed research initiative that looks suspiciously personal rather than business-related. When Nikki traces the project’s funding, she finds a name from Victor’s past that nearly destroyed their marriage once before.

Her heart breaks all over again. Could Victor really be hiding another affair? Or is there something far darker going on?

Her search leads her into dangerous territory — a quiet office filled with encrypted files, photographs, and a document marked “Phase 2.” Among the evidence are names of individuals connected to Newman Enterprises, Jabot, and even Tucker McCall. The realization hits her like a lightning bolt — Victor isn’t just funding a secret project; he’s orchestrating something monumental behind the family’s back.

As Nikki’s investigation deepens, she becomes the target of anonymous threats warning her to stop digging. But she refuses. She turns to Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) for help, who uncovers the shocking truth — Tucker McCall is deeply tied to Victor’s secret dealings. The revelation sets off alarms across Genoa City, and Nikki realizes she’s stumbled into a corporate conspiracy that could destroy everything.

Then comes the twist no one saw coming — Eclipse isn’t about money or betrayal. It’s about Clare Grace, the troubled young woman Victor has recently taken under his wing. He’s been secretly funding neurological research to help her overcome her trauma and protect her from legal and emotional fallout tied to her past crimes. Victor’s motives might be pure — but his secrecy isn’t.

When Nikki finally confronts him, the confrontation is explosive.
“You say you love me,” she cries. “But love isn’t secrets — it’s trust.”

Victor’s only defense: “Everything I do, I do for this family. For you.”

But for Nikki, it’s too late. The trust is broken. And for the first time in their long, complicated marriage, she’s no longer sure she wants to keep his secrets.

Her discovery doesn’t just threaten their relationship — it sets the entire Newman Empire on a collision course with itself.

Sienna Beall’s Secret — Revenge, Redemption, and a Dangerous Truth

As the Newmans’ internal chaos unfolds, another ticking time bomb detonates across town. Sienna Beall (newcomer TBA) has been charming, mysterious, and too perfect since the moment she arrived in Genoa City. But behind her poised exterior lies a secret that could destroy multiple families — and it all ties back to Victor Newman himself.

Sienna, it turns out, isn’t the successful businesswoman she claims to be. She’s actually Sienna Wexler, the daughter of Margaret Wexler — a corporate consultant whose career was destroyed decades ago in a Newman Enterprises scandal. Her mother was accused of insider trading during a hostile takeover, her reputation ruined, and her life destroyed. The real culprit? Buried by corporate power and sealed by legal silence.

Sienna has spent years crafting her revenge. Rebranding herself as “Sienna Beall,” she embedded herself into Newman Media, earning Adam Newman’s (Mark Grossman) trust and gaining access to confidential files. But what started as vengeance turned complicated when she fell in love with the man she was supposed to use — Adam himself.

Her double life begins to collapse when Adam notices her erratic behavior. His suspicions grow until he catches her meeting a mysterious man outside of town. Cornered, Sienna admits part of the truth — that she’s investigating a buried Newman scandal for “personal reasons.” What she doesn’t say is that Victor is the true target of her mission.

But Victor, ever the master strategist, has already uncovered her real identity. When he confronts her, the showdown is brutal.
“Who are you really, Miss Beall?” he demands.
When Sienna hesitates, Victor throws a file on the table — her true name staring back at her.

The daughter of a woman Newman Enterprises ruined.

What follows is a battle of truth and perspective. Victor admits mistakes were made, but claims her mother was a casualty of other people’s greed — not his. For a moment, the man she vowed to destroy seems almost human. Yet, before she can process it, Adam walks in, devastated by the betrayal from both sides. His heart shatters as he realizes that both his lover and his father have been using him for their own ends.

Sienna flees — but not before uncovering one last devastating truth: her mother’s real downfall wasn’t Victor’s doing. It was Tucker McCall. Armed with evidence, she confronts Tucker in a tense showdown that turns violent. When the dust settles, Tucker is left unconscious, and Sienna disappears without a trace.

In the aftermath, rumors swirl that she’s fled Genoa City — but whispers suggest she’s regrouping overseas, plotting her next move. Whether she returns for revenge or redemption, one thing is certain: Sienna Beall’s story is far from over.

Sharon Newman’s Dangerous Move

Meanwhile, Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) dives headfirst into her own risky mission. Determined to expose the truth about Matt Clark (Roger Howarth), who’s operating under the alias “Mitch Beall,” Sharon confronts him directly — demanding he admit his true identity. Their confrontation spirals into a game of threats and manipulation that could put both Sharon and Noah (Rory Gibson) in grave danger.

When Matt orders Detective Burroughs (Matt Cohen) to “get rid of” the guard outside Noah’s hospital room, the tension explodes. Sharon’s about to walk into a trap — and the fallout could change her life forever.

What’s Next for Genoa City

By the end of Tuesday’s episode, Genoa City stands on the edge of chaos.

• Victor’s Project Eclipse looms like a shadow over the Newman family.

• Nikki must decide whether to protect her husband or expose him.

• Adam reels from betrayal as Sienna vanishes with Tucker’s secrets.

• And Sharon, unaware of the danger surrounding her, steps closer to a deadly confrontation.

Each secret, each lie, and each betrayal is a spark — and together, they’re about to ignite an inferno that no one in Genoa City can escape.

Stay tuned — because this Tuesday, The Young and the Restless doesn’t just deliver drama. It delivers devastation.

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