The Young and the Restless: Claire’s Future at Risk as Victor Newman Plots His Next Power Move

Genoa City has never been a safe haven when Victor Newman is involved—and now, his own granddaughter, Claire Grace Newman, may be walking straight into one of his most ruthless games yet.

For weeks, tensions between Victor and Claire have been rising. The final breaking point came when Claire discovered that Victor had been ready to pay off Audra Charles to seduce Kyle Abbott. It wasn’t just manipulation—it was a betrayal. Even worse, Victor wasn’t the least bit remorseful. Outraged, Claire told her grandmother Nikki that she was finished with Victor and cutting him out of her life entirely.

But fans know Victor Newman rarely lets go of family without a fight. Instead of apologizing or admitting fault—a concept almost foreign to him—Victor appears ready to make a shocking move to keep Claire close. Spoilers suggest he may even give his “blessing” to Claire’s relationship with Kyle.

Still, no one truly believes Victor has suddenly accepted Kyle. After all, Kyle is Jack Abbott’s son, and that bloodline alone has always been enough for Victor’s disdain. Any so-called blessing would likely be nothing more than a strategic move to regain control.

Behind the scenes, Victor is already rumored to be plotting new angles. One possibility is circling back to Audra Charles. Spoilers hint that Nate Hastings is about to expose Audra’s schemes, leaving her desperate and vengeful. If Victor offers her another chance—along with a hefty paycheck—she could once again target Claire and Kyle’s relationship.

Another option on Victor’s chessboard is Holden Novak, who has long carried a torch for Claire. Viewers have noticed his chemistry with her, especially during outings with Daniel Romalotti and Tessa Porter. If Victor pushes Holden closer to Claire, it could create the perfect wedge between her and Kyle.

At its core, this latest chapter is classic Victor Newman: smile in public, plot in private. He may play the role of the doting grandfather, but his schemes are never far from the surface. And while Claire has vowed to distance herself, Victor’s manipulations could still drag her right back into his orbit.

The question remains—will Claire recognize the trap before it’s too late, or is she destined to become the latest pawn in Victor Newman’s endless power games?

One thing is certain: in Genoa City, peace is always temporary, and Victor Newman never truly changes.