Tensions rise in Genoa City on Monday, August 4, as Cole’s memorial stirs emotions, Chelsea drops a shocking confession, and Cane sets a bold new plan into motion.
At Crimson Lights, Chelsea runs into Lily and delivers surprising news. She reveals that Cane actually visited Genoa City while the rest of the group was in Nice. That revelation immediately alarms Lily, who realizes Cane lied about being stuck on the mountain with everyone else. Determined to get ahead of the fallout, Lily leaves a message for Mattie and Charlie, hinting that their father has some explaining to do about the Dumas situation.
Over at the Newman ranch, Victor’s anger is still directed at Adam for refusing to carry out his orders to tarnish Billy’s reputation using Newman Media. Victor makes it clear he wants Billy eliminated as a threat, especially with suspicions that Billy might team up with Cane. When Adam resists, Nick steps in and reminds his brother that it’s time to choose a side once and for all.
Meanwhile, Claire leans on Kyle for support as she navigates Cole’s memorial. She asks him to stand by her side, but Victor shows little acknowledgment of Kyle, which leaves Claire frustrated. After the service, Victor delivers a speech that takes a thinly veiled shot at Kyle by criticizing “outsiders” who fail to commit to the Newman family. Claire refuses to stay quiet and calls Victor out in front of everyone before storming off with Kyle at her side.
Elsewhere, Cane meets with Phyllis at the athletic club to pitch his latest business vision. He explains his plan to live aboard his train once the American version makes its way to Genoa City, but the conversation quickly turns to his ambitious goal of acquiring local companies like Jabot to create a business powerhouse. Billy joins the meeting, though his tension with Phyllis makes for a rocky start.
Cane works to keep the discussion focused and lays out his pitch. He wants Billy and Phyllis to join forces with him, suggesting that even Abbott Communications could be swept into the fold. Billy balks at the idea of betraying his family, but Cane pushes hard to get him thinking about the possibilities. Billy admits he needs more time before making a decision, while Cane hints he may have a secret advantage that could give him the upper hand in this high-stakes plan.