Summer in Genoa City is heating up on “The Young and the Restless,” and it looks like the drama thermometer is set to rise. From corporate clashes to personal vendettas, there’s no shortage of sizzle in the Newman-Abbott saga.

Victor Newman, ever the master manipulator, seems to be cooking up something big. With Devon and Billy duking it out at Chancellor-Winters, Tucker on the brink of major life changes, and Victor himself nursing a grudge against Jack over Nikki’s safety, the pot is definitely stirring.

The Mustache’s plan seems to be unfolding like a carefully choreographed dance. His sights are set on Jabot, and he’s not afraid to use any means necessary to take down his rival. But what exactly is Victor’s endgame? Is it simply to cripple Jack’s empire, or does he have a more sinister scheme up his sleeve?

In a recent episode, Victor extends an intriguing offer to Adam, dangling the CEO position at Newman Media like a juicy carrot. But Adam, ever the wary son, smells a rat. Yet, Victor’s persuasive powers are not to be underestimated, and he manages to plant the seeds of doubt in Adam’s mind.

If Adam takes the bait and returns to the helm of Newman Media, it could spell trouble for Jabot. But Victor is no fool; he knows that collateral damage could hurt his own loved ones, like Summer and Sally. So what’s his game plan?

Our guess? Victor’s aiming to launch a full-scale media assault on Jack’s reputation, painting him as a business pariah unfit to lead Jabot. And with Michael and Cole on reconnaissance duty, digging up dirt on Diane and Kyle, Victor’s arsenal of ammunition is growing by the day.

But it’s a risky gambit, especially if Adam decides to throw his lot in with his father’s vendetta. After all, Jack has been a steadfast ally to Adam in the past, even serving as Connor’s godfather. Will Adam betray that bond for the sake of family loyalty?

As the battle lines are drawn and alliances shift like sand, one thing’s for sure: this summer in Genoa City is going to be a scorcher. So buckle up, soap fans, and get ready for a wild ride as the Newman-Abbott feud ignites once again on “The Young and the Restless.”

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