In the latest episode of The Young and the Restless, Billy confides in Jack about the fallout with Phyllis and his decision to hire Sally. Jack agrees that firing Phyllis was necessary but isn’t exactly thrilled about Sally stepping in. He remarks that Billy might be trading one potential disaster for another, but Billy remains confident in Sally’s abilities.
Their conversation then shifts to the changes Diane made to the family home, with Billy feeling the alterations erase their father’s presence. Jack, while liking Diane’s updates, empathizes with Billy’s sentiment.
Later, Jack brings up his meeting with Dumas, which keeps getting postponed. Billy is warned to be careful, especially with Victor lurking nearby.
Meanwhile, Damian meets with Lily at the GCAC to discuss Amt’s progress. He mentions reaching out to Dumas about a meeting, but his enthusiasm is lukewarm. Lily insists she wants to confront Dumas directly to uncover his intentions in Genoa City.
Damian questions what Lily would do if she’s wrong about Dumas targeting her and the Winters family. Lily admits she has no concrete evidence, just Victor’s warnings and lingering unease. However, her perception of Damian softens as she sees him less as a threat over time.
In a surprising twist, Lily asks Damian to quit Dumas and join Winters, framing it as a sacrifice of pay rather than power. Damian struggles to hide his reaction, realizing how quickly Lily has come to trust him despite earlier hesitations.