The Young and the Restless viewers feel that Victoria has entered her villain era. She made a definitive shift from the role of a protective mother to a ruthless corporate executioner. After Billy acquired Chancellor Industries, Victoria decided to ruin his life from the outside in.
Key Takeaways
- Victoria claims that Billy used criminal methods to get what he wanted: Chancellor Industries.
- Her accusation of a criminal inquiry could tie Billy up in legal red tape while she tries to regain full control of their family.
- By sending Johnny and Katie to boarding school, Victoria executed a strategic extraction.
- She removed Billy’s access to her kids as punishment for his corporate betrayal.
- This move signals that Victoria is using her kids as assets rather than individuals who should have a relationship with both parents.
The Corporate to Child Pipeline
Victoria (Amelia Heinle) proved in the past that she’s her father’s daughter. But she outdid him this time around. She regained control of her kids, which is darker than your traditional custody battle. Victoria argued that Billy (Jason Thompson) didn’t just steal a family company; he stole their legacy. If the family can’t trust you, you can’t be part of the family.
The Boarding School Solution
Victoria threatened to ship Johnny (Paxton Mishkind) and Katie (Sienna Mercuri) back to boarding school. In her mind, this is the ultimate power play in Billy’s life. She believes she’s protecting their kids from the chaos that Billy and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) created. By removing her kids from Billy’s life, she’s robbing him of his humanity. Victoria’s telling Billy that there’s no room at the family dinner table for him.
The Phyllis Factor
Billy was willing to jump with Phyllis to pull off this coup. By threatening legal action, Victoria didn’t just target Billy. She pointed out how dirty he’s willing to play. Victoria sees a father aligned with someone chaotic, like Phyllis, as a liability. That’s a man that she doesn’t want around her children.
Playing the Long Game
Victoria isn’t reacting with anger. She’s using leverage. She’s smart and knows that Billy’s Achilles heel isn’t Chancellor Industries. It’s his children and his desire to be loved and accepted by them. By removing the kids from the equation and issuing a legal threat, Victoria wants to break Billy’s spirit so he’ll hand the keys back to Newman Enterprises.
Victoria is not doing this for a win. She’s hoping that Billy will surrender and come to his senses. But did she underestimate Billy’s new attitude? Will the threat of possibly losing his kids cause him to rethink everything he’s done?
