Riza has been playing both sides on The Young and the Restless. First, she acted as a crucial informant for Adam and Nick. Then, she was revealed to be involved in a dangerous partnership with Matt Clark.
Key Takeaways
- Riza is the former “queen” of the Las Vegas poker scene and a fixture from Adam’s “Spider” days.
- She is now a wild card for Adam and Nick, who wanted information on Matt Clark’s whereabouts.
- Riza knew of Matt Clark through his other alias.
- Riza is deeply involved with Matt Clark, suggesting that she could set up the Newmans for a potential downfall.
- Riza is also struggling with her loyalty to Adam, especially since she has secrets from his past that could ruin his relationship with Chelsea.
How Riza Could Be Playing Adam Newman
Riza (Tina Casciani) thought she had Adam (Mark Grossman) wrapped around her finger. The moment they met, the chemistry was through the roof. She assumed they would reconnect to their former heyday as the king and queen of the Vegas poker scene.
Riza quickly realized they weren’t alone. Adam was back in town with his brother, Nick (Joshua Morrow). They both wanted intel on Matt Clark (Roger Howarth), who’s out of jail and could put their family in danger. Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) followed after Adam because she was worried about him.
Riza still had feelings for Adam. She repeatedly brought up their former days in Las Vegas and the exciting life they shared. Riza plaquated Adam by helping him uncover what Matt has been up to.
But she could also betray him by exposing his secrets from their past. These secrets could destroy his current relationship with Chelsea. This could keep her off-balance as she holds the cars in her shady dealings with Matt.
Who is Riza Playing?
Riza is feeding the Newmans just enough information to keep them engaged. She could ensure they’re vulnerable enough to walk into Matt’s trap without knowing.
Riza might’ve been responsible for encouraging Adam and Nick to visit Sin City to leave Sharon (Sharon Case) and Noah (Lucas Adams), which immediately puts them in a vulnerable situation.
Despite giving the Newmans intel, Riza was involved with Matt Clark. She could be working with him to set them up for a major downfall, putting all their lives in danger.
Riza had no problem with pulling a gun on Adam during one tense confrontation. She revealed that her loyalty is fickle and could be working for the highest bidder in this war. In this case, it could be Matt, who holds the power.
Of course, it could be difficult for Matt to outbid the Newmans in the end, so perhaps Riza could end up being Matt’s downfall.
