In the heart of Genoa City, deception simmers just beneath the surface, and this time, it’s Nate

who stumbles upon a truth so dark it threatens to destroy everything. The once-calm corridors of Newman Enterprises are about to erupt with betrayal, and Audra is at the very center of it.

Nate, alone in his study, is riddled with suspicion. Something about Audra’s behavior has gnawed at him for days—her mysterious phone calls, strange disappearances, and frequent late-night visits to Victor’s office. Why is she meeting with Victor so frequently, and what exactly are they plotting? Desperate for clarity, Nate connects the dots, each clue leading to a troubling picture that makes his heart pound with anxiety. But when his own calls yield no answers, he turns to Holden, Audra’s recent companion, hoping to uncover the truth.

Meanwhile, Audra isn’t slowing down. Her high heels echo through Newman Enterprises as she approaches Victor’s private office. She knows she’s walking into a game of power and manipulation—but she’s ready. Moments earlier, she left Holden behind, brushing off his increasing questions with a cool detachment. His trust, she reminds herself, is her greatest advantage.

Inside Victor’s office, Audra receives her most daring mission yet. Victor, cool and calculated, lays out his plan: dismantle Kyle and Clare’s relationship from the inside. It’s not a hostile corporate takeover—it’s personal. Audra, caught off guard but intrigued, is offered a major reward: a seat on the Newman board and a sizable bonus. All she has to do is tear the couple apart. Though a flicker of guilt crosses her mind—after all, Clare is Nate’s close friend and Kyle is her old flame—Audra accepts without hesitation.

From then on, she expertly juggles two lives. By day, she is the picture of devotion with Nate—smiling, cooking, and playing the perfect partner. But by night, she sows seeds of doubt between Clare and Kyle. She invites Clare for a girls’ night and plants a chilling rumor: Kyle doesn’t see her as “wife material.” Later, she feeds Kyle another lie—Victor is planning a corporate shakeup, and Clare might be cut unless he takes action.

The poison takes root. Kyle begins to question Clare’s capabilities. Clare feels the cold shift in Kyle’s attitude. Nate, with his instincts sharper than ever, notices the growing rift but can’t get a straight answer from either of them. His frustration grows—he knows something is wrong, but not the full extent.

One fateful evening, Nate confronts Audra. His voice shakes with emotion as he accuses her of destroying Clare and Kyle’s relationship. For a brief second, Audra’s mask slips. She defends herself, claiming she’s doing it all for them—for their future. But Nate sees the truth in her eyes. It’s betrayal. Cold. Calculated. Cruel.

He recoils, stunned and heartbroken. Everything he believed about Audra crumbles. That night, haunted by her words and Victor’s power, he questions everything—his love, his loyalty, and what future he and Audra could possibly have after this.

Meanwhile, Victor watches with quiet satisfaction as his plan unfolds. He promises Audra her reward is within reach. But even Audra, master of manipulation, begins to feel the weight of her actions. Nate’s heartbreak, Clare’s shock, and Kyle’s confusion all haunt her.

As the storm brews, Clare storms into Kyle’s office, demanding the truth. Tension explodes. And just outside, Audra watches, knowing her actions set it all in motion.

But will she win… or lose everything?