The latest drama in Genoa City takes a scandalous turn as Summer Newman schemes to sabotage

Kyle Abbott’s romantic evening with Claire Newman. With jealousy fueling her actions,

Summer ensures Kyle gets caught up in a manufactured crisis, leaving Claire alone at the GCAC bar—where a charming and mysterious newcomer, Holden Novak, steps in to sweep her off her feet.

Summer’s Jealous Schemes

Kyle had everything planned—a perfect evening with Claire, away from the chaos of his past. But Summer, who still harbors feelings for her ex, isn’t ready to let him move on. When she overhears Kyle making arrangements for his date, she quickly sets her own plan in motion. By fabricating an urgent work emergency involving a Tokyo business call, she manipulates the situation so that Kyle is forced to stay home and put Harrison Abbott to bed.

With Kyle stuck at home, Claire is left waiting alone at the GCAC bar, unaware that she’s about to have an unexpected encounter.

Enter Holden Novak – A New Distraction?

As Claire sips her martini, adjusting to the strong taste, she mutters to herself about not being as tough as James Bond. That’s when Holden Novak, a charming stranger, makes his entrance. With smooth confidence, he engages Claire in a flirtatious conversation, introducing himself as someone temporarily stranded due to a flight delay. The chemistry between them is instant, with Holden’s wit and easy-going nature drawing Claire in.

Meanwhile, Kyle finally realizes he’s been played by Summer. Checking his phone, he sees a message from Claire, still at the GCAC bar, and rushes to meet her—only to find her deep in conversation with Holden, laughing at something he said.

Kyle’s Jealousy Sparks Tension

Kyle arrives at the bar, irritation evident in his stance. Seeing Claire and Holden enjoying each other’s company doesn’t sit well with him, and his forced smile does little to mask his frustration. As Holden introduces himself, Kyle shakes his hand with a grip just firm enough to show his displeasure. Claire, surprised yet relieved at Kyle’s arrival, senses the tension but plays it cool.

Sensing an opportunity, Summer watches from a distance, intrigued by the development. If Kyle saw Claire entertaining another man, would it make him second-guess his feelings? Perhaps Holden could serve a greater purpose in her grand plan to win Kyle back.

Phyllis and Sharon’s Nightmare Deepens

Meanwhile, in a far darker setting, Phyllis Summers and Sharon Newman remain trapped in an abandoned psychiatric facility, subjected to psychological torment by their unseen captor. Cryptic riddles and eerie clues keep them on edge, forcing them to confront past conflicts while searching for an escape.

As they attempt to piece together the mastermind’s intentions, Phyllis suddenly grips her stomach in pain, groaning that she feels nauseous. Sharon watches her closely, wondering if she’s been poisoned. Phyllis, however, has a different theory—perhaps she was drugged by their captor, or maybe, just maybe, she’s faking her condition to lure their kidnapper into revealing themselves. Sharon catches on, playing along as they prepare for their next move in this deadly game.

Summer’s Next Move – A Dangerous Game

Back at the GCAC, Kyle and Claire finally get a private moment. Kyle apologizes for being late, and Claire, though understanding, wants to be sure he’s truly invested in her. As Kyle reassures her of his feelings, Summer watches from afar, her determination growing stronger.

If she couldn’t have Kyle, she wasn’t about to let Claire have him either. But instead of acting impulsively, she approaches Holden at the bar with an enticing proposition. “How would you like to make things more interesting?” she asks, her voice laced with mischief. Holden, ever the opportunist, raises an eyebrow. “I’m listening,” he replies.

As the night unfolds, new alliances form, hidden agendas take shape, and the tangled web of love, power, and deception in Genoa City only grows more complicated. Stay tuned—because this battle is far from over!