Victor’s latest move against Phyllis on The Young and the Restless goes beyond revenge for her hostile takeover of Newman Enterprises. It’s a strategy to assert dominance over his rivals, protect his legacy, and test his family’s loyalty.
Key Takeaways
- Victor developed a sophisticated AI tool that disabled Phyllis’s influence and control over Victor’s companies.
- The AI software fabricated claims that Phyllis illegally stole Newman Enterprises and its conglomerates.
- Victor doesn’t just see Phyllis as the enemy; he sees her as a threat to his life’s work.
- Victor, being Victor, also wants to test his family’s loyalty and see how far they go to defend him.
The Method Behind Victor’s Madness
Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) acquired Newman Enterprises and its conglomerates thanks to Cane’s (Billy Flynn) AI software. But Victor (Eric Braeden) came back swinging hard. He developed an AI tool that would enable him to regain control of Newman Enterprises and its entities.
Victor faked evidence that proved that Phyllis stole from his company. However, there’s a deal, as there always is with Victor’s plans. If Phyllis agrees to give back his company, then he won’t use it against her.
This leaves Phyllis in a vulnerable situation. She used Victor’s company to build a legacy for her family. A family that wants nothing to do with her. How’s that going, by the way?
If Phyllis gives the company back, it means she’ll accept defeat. She’ll admit to her wrongdoings, even though she won’t directly state them. Phyllis’s forfeit could play right into Victor’s hands. He’s not doing this for revenge. He wants to claim what was rightfully his.
Removing the Summers Conglomerate
Victor’s AI tool isn’t just a force to be reckoned with. It’s a symbol of Victor’s need for control. Victor sees Phyllis as a threat to his legacy. His goal isn’t just to regain the company, but to remove her presence from the Newman brand entirely.
Phyllis believes she should be part of the Newman pie. She bore a daughter, Summer (Allison Lanier), who bears the family name. If anything, Phyllis should be a core part of the family. However, the Newmans don’t consider her family.
Victor isn’t using AI for legal means. He wants to frame Phyllis so she has no way back into his companies. He’s also subtly demanding that his family, including Victoria (Amelia Heinle), side with him and his evil deeds against the outside threats.
This corporate conflict is about more than Victor asserting his power. It’s about punishment, ensuring that anyone who messes with his empire is not just defeated, but destroyed.
