On The Young and the Restless, January 7, Lily made a risky gamble with Cane that could backfire. She told him that she was leaving town, which means he’s free to be with Phyllis.
Key Takeaways
- Lily decides to leave Cane in Phyllis’s orbit.
- She views this as a clean break from her life.
- As Lily walks away, Phyllis will continue to tighten her grip on Cane.
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Lily’s Exit is a Disaster
Lily (Christel Khalil) revealed to Cane (Billy Flynn) that she’s leaving Genoa City. She wants to get a much-needed fresh start for the New Year, especially after their New Year’s kiss. She’s basically leaving Cane in Phyllis’s hands.
In Lily’s mind, Cane hasn’t changed, and he never will change. But she couldn’t be more wrong. He has proved that he’s a changed man. Cane has worked so hard to prove himself to Lily and their kids.
Lily is trying to sabotage their relationship. She thinks she’s escaping the fire, but she just handed a match to one of the most notorious arsonists in town. Phyllis will ensure that she keeps Cane close to her. She’ll do anything to keep him around.
As Y&R viewers are aware, Phyllis and Cane have a complicated relationship that mixes business with pleasure. They’re only using each other for their own professional gains. Phylis wants her own powerful business. But she also loves the attention that Cane has been giving her.
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No Way Back After This Move
By the time Lily realizes the error of her ways, it’ll be too late. The damage will already be done. This isn’t a temporary exit; it’s a catastrophic mistake that gives her rival the biggest advantage over her personal life.
Phyllis will have Cane wrapped around her finger by the time Lily comes back. Leaving Cane with Phyllis isn’t just a hand-off; it’s a surrender. Phyllis isn’t someone who does favors. She collects people and uses them as leverage.
Right now, Cane is at his weakest point. He believes that he lost everything in his life. Phyllis will capitalize on that vulnerability to get him where she wants him to be—right in her arms and under her total control.
Phyllis will position herself as the only person who understands Cane’s pain. She’ll remind him that Lily ditched him while he was down, while she stayed by his side. By feeding off his resentment, Phyllis will ensure that Cane sees Lily as the enemy and Phyllis as the only person he can trust.
