The drama in The Young and the Restless takes a shocking turn as tensions between

Victor and Jack continue to mount, but tragedy strikes before Victor can execute his next move.

At the Jazz Lounge, Diane urges Jack to focus on their time together, shutting out the chaos of Genoa City.

Jack, however, can’t shake his concerns about Diane’s plans for the Abbott estate. She reassures him that he’ll love the renovations and that they’re already in progress. Jack, wary of secrecy, asks if he should call off the project, but Diane insists everything is under control. To distract him, she pulls him onto the dance floor. Afterward, Jack admits he’s impressed by her strategy to revive classic Jabot products, calling it bold and brilliant—just like her.

Meanwhile, Victor remains fixated on taking down Jack and reclaiming his position as Genoa City’s ultimate power player. At the ranch, he meets with Michael, confirming that the operatives he planted at Jabot are in position. Michael, uneasy with the plan, had hoped it wouldn’t come to this, but Victor remains resolute. He refuses to let Jack and his family triumph over him, despite Diane’s belief that their feud is finally over.

Elsewhere, Kyle and Summer discuss their son Harrison’s latest school project, reminiscing about their time as a family. Kyle, however, is preoccupied with an upcoming dinner with Claire and Victor. Summer is taken aback to learn that Nikki will also be there, sensing the meeting carries greater weight than Kyle realizes. She reminds him that Victor isn’t known for holding back his opinions, even though he previously accepted Kyle when they were together. But Kyle, determined to make things work with Claire, insists that Victor’s approval—or lack thereof—won’t change a thing.

As Kyle leaves to meet Claire, Summer’s brother Daniel arrives. He immediately picks up on her conflicted emotions and asks what’s bothering her. Summer insists she’s fine but admits she doesn’t understand why Kyle is trying so hard to win over her grandfather. She denies jealousy but is clearly uneasy about Claire’s involvement. Daniel warns her not to let her mother’s meddling instincts rub off on her, teasing that she’s giving off major “mom vibes.” Their conversation turns to Phyllis, whom Daniel has been trying to reach without success. Summer questions whether his concern is about Billy’s job offer, and Daniel confirms he’s accepted the position.

Back at the ranch, Victor finalizes his strategy, preparing to dismantle Jack’s empire. However, fate has other plans. On his way to a high-stakes meeting, Victor is involved in a devastating car accident. Details remain scarce, but initial reports suggest the crash was severe, leaving his loved ones scrambling for answers. The aftermath will shake the Newman family and the entire town, sending shockwaves through Genoa City.

With Victor’s fate uncertain, his decades-long war with Jack takes an unexpected pause—but the battle for power is far from over. Will Victor survive, or will this tragic turn of events mark the end of an era for The Young and the Restless? Stay tuned as the drama unfolds.