Victor’s relentless desire to control his children is often masqueraded as tough love on The Young and the Restless. But it’s forcing Adam into the most impossible position of sacrificing his independence just to earn his father’s approval.
Key Takeaways
- Victor didn’t ask Adam to make a business decision.
- Victor forced Adam to choose.
- Adam has to choose between his father’s approval and the life he’s finally building with Chelsea.
Victor’s Move Shocked Adam
Adam (Mark Grossman) was pushed to the edge again by his father’s latest act. Victor (Eric Braeden) left him reeling when he finally told his son about his plans to reacquire Newman Media. This involved targeting Spectra Charles Media and taking back his company. Adam. immediately felt uncomfortable.
After all, Sally (Courtney Hope) has been pouring much of her energy into her new business. A company that Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) gave to Billy (Jason Thompson), who gave it to Sally when Billy tried to go after Chancellor again. On top of that, there’s the matter of her pregnancy and upcoming wedding. He doesn’t want to ruin what should be a happy time for her.
Victor couldn’t believe Adam even cared about Sally’s involvement. To him, it was a done deal. Victor would get Newman Media back, and Adam would run it. There was no leaving it up to his son to decide. If Adam wanted to be part of the family business, it was clear it was either his father’s way, which came with his conditional approval, or the life he wanted to create with Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) and Connor (Judah Mackey). Adam recently told Chelsea that he was thinking about walking away so they could find a new purpose together.
Adam also learned that his father had given Arabesque to Phyllis. This was the same company he wanted to rebuild alongside Chelsea to create Newman Media 2.0. With his corporate dreams ripped away and his father refusing to negotiate, Adam once again felt like the “black sheep” and a forgotten child of the Newmans.
Added Pressure for Adam
In Y&R’s weekly video preview, Victor (Eric Braeden) delivers a cunning ultimatum that leaves Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) unsettled and Adam facing an impossible decision. What happens next after Victor’s ultimatum could have lasting consequences for the Newmans.
Adam asks Victor to give them just six months to put their plan into active motion. Adam promises that if their strategy fails to yield results by the end of the window, Victor can step in and do whatever he wants. Victor looks unswayed by his son’s pitch.
Will Adam’s rejection be the catalyst for another war with the already-fractured Newman family?
