On the Thursday, January 15 episode of The Young and the Restless, Cane questioned Phyllis about how she truly felt about acquiring Newman Enterprises. Her response was loud: she had never felt better. Finally, she secured the prize that always eluded her.
For years, Phyllis never got the Newmans’ respect or attention. That ended now. However, Cane might be teaching Phyllis a sober lesson. It’s not about what you gain, but what you lose in the process.
Key Takeaways
- Phyllis is riding high on the feeling of seizing control of Newman Enterprises.
- Her motivation stems from a lack of respect from the Newman family.
- Cane warned Phyllis about the emotional cost of their corporate takeover.
- He already knows what it’s like to lose everything in his life.
- His warning suggests that Phyllis’s satisfaction will be temporary and that a hard lesson is on the way.
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Cane Gets Into Phyllis’s Head
After her heated confrontation with Nick (Joshua Morrow), Cane (Billy Flynn) is surprised that she’s still in one piece. She sat in the corner, with a flustered look on her face. Phyllis told Cane that Nick told her that she’s betrayed everyone.
She could end up losing her family and friends. Summer will be disgusted to learn the truth and want nothing to do with her. Cane wondered if Phyllis wondered the same thing. She argued that Summer would understand why she had to do what she did.
Cane wanted to know if Phyllis was considering backing out of their deal. But Phyllis isn’t giving up that easily. Even though Nick got to her head, she’s not pulling out. She believed that her daughter would understand.
Cane asked if her kids would understand the same way his kids do. His kids want nothing to do with him anymore. Phyllis didn’t want to talk about their kids. She wanted to keep them out of their conversations.
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Phyllis’s Celebratory Moment Comes to a Halt
Cane warned Phyllis that Summer is part of the equation. Victor (Eric Braeden) and Nick are trying to turn her against her mom. He wanted to know if this venture was worth losing the love and respect of her children.
Cane knows what it’s like to lose his kids. It’s given him some perspective. He wanted to know whether Phyllis wanted to sacrifice this venture for her relationship with Summer. This was a stark reminder of the high-stakes world of corporate warfare.
Phyllis promised Cane she would be in this until the bitter end. The Newmans don’t bother her, and the fact that they think they do makes her fight even harder. Phyllis might have their company, but Cane’s questions suggest he’s trying to prove a point. She’ll soon discover the cost of her victory.
