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A Dramatic Turn of Events: Kyle, Claire, Victor, and the Mystery of Damian Cain

Claire arrives at Crimson Lights and joins Kyle, bearing a small gift to mend the tension from the previous night. She hands him a box of earbuds, apologizing for how her grandfather, Victor, treated him. Kyle, touched by the gesture, opens the box and is pleased with the gift. Claire reassures him that Victor’s harsh criticism was unwarranted, and as a sign of appreciation, he kisses her.

Despite the gift and the kind words, Claire can’t help but feel guilty for convincing Kyle to attend dinner with her grandfather, given that Victor has made it abundantly clear he won’t give them a chance. Kyle, however, remains unsurprised. He reminds Claire that Victor has a deep-seated disdain for his father, Jack Abbott, and that hatred has inevitably extended to him. Claire expresses her frustration, revealing that even Nikki couldn’t persuade Victor to ease up. Kyle remains steadfast, promising Claire that Victor’s relentless opposition won’t push him away. Yet, he is fully aware that Victor won’t stop applying pressure until she finally gives up on him.

Meanwhile, Victor welcomes Lily to the Newman Ranch, where she eagerly awaits the promised information about Damian Cain. Victor acknowledges Damian’s meteoric rise in the business world, calling it an overnight success. He describes Damian as an intriguing but serious man and hopes that the details he provides will help ease the tension between them.

Victor goes on to explain that Damian owns two successful companies, but his financial ascent is shrouded in mystery. When Lily inquires about how he built his empire, Victor drops a bombshell—Damian didn’t build these companies. Instead, he took them over. Puzzled, Lily asks how that was possible without resources. Victor reveals that Damian was granted ownership on paper, but the true owner is a shadowy figure named Aristotle Dumas.

Recognizing the name, Lily recalls that Alexander Dumas was the author of The Count of Monte Cristo. Victor nods, explaining that Damian operates his business under the umbrella of a corporation called Arabesque. He suggests that Dumas is either a financial genius or someone engaging in questionable dealings. Though Lily appreciates the insight, she feels even more uncertain about Damian than before. Victor, sensing her concern, questions her personal interest in him and warns her to tread carefully.

Elsewhere, Nate meets with Damian, hoping that his arrival signifies a change in perspective regarding their mother and their relationship. Damian, however, remains hesitant but admits he has been thinking about it. He expresses a desire to speak with their mother alone, and Nate respects his wishes, excusing himself for a meeting. Before leaving, Nate tells Damian they need to have a conversation soon, to which Damian cryptically responds, “You’re next on my list.”

With Nate gone, Damian confronts his mother, Amy, asking her what she truly expects from him. Amy, struggling with emotion, tells him she only wants what she has already asked for—forgiveness. She longs to know that when she says goodbye to her son, they will be at peace. She hopes that he and Nate can develop a bond and eventually care for one another.

Damian, however, is skeptical. He warns her that such reconciliation would take more than a few days, if it is even possible. Amy nods in understanding, but Damian presses further, questioning whether her true desire is for him to stay with her until the end. With raw honesty, he asks her to at least be truthful with him about her expectations.

Amy insists she would never ask him to uproot his life for her, though the idea of having him by her side as she faces the end would bring her immense comfort. But she wouldn’t demand it of him. Damian counters by questioning how she could believe his forgiveness if he simply told her what she wanted to hear. Amy insists that she knows him, to which Damian bitterly responds, “You knew me—not so much anymore.”

As their conversation intensifies, Amy pleads with Damian to find it in his heart to forgive her. She questions how they became so distant, what she did that was so wrong. In a gut-wrenching revelation, Damian accuses her of allowing his father, Jackson, to die. He confesses that her actions—or lack thereof—felt as though she was taking him away all over again.

Amy, tearfully, admits that she always suspected her son blamed her for Jackson’s death. Damian clarifies that he doesn’t blame her for the illness itself but for how detached she seemed during his father’s final days. He recalls her moving on with her life as if nothing had happened. Amy is horrified by his perception, denying that was her intention.

Damian then shares a painful memory—skipping school to stay home with his father so that Jackson wouldn’t be alone. If he felt her absence, Jackson must have felt it even more. “That’s my reason,” Damian reveals, his voice breaking. “I was just a kid, Mom, and you left me alone to watch my father die.”

Amy sighs deeply and finally asks the question she has feared the answer to: Does Damian want to know why she distanced herself? After years of unresolved pain, Damian nods, prepared to hear the truth.