Victoria Newman’s heart raced as she watched Phyllis Summers standing beside Billy Abbott, offering what seemed to be support. Despite no longer being Billy’s wife and having moved on with Cole, Victoria found herself gripped by an emotion she thought had been buried long ago—jealousy. Phyllis’s proximity to Billy stirred up old feelings within Victoria, a complex blend of unresolved affection and lingering anger.
Victoria knew Phyllis too well. Phyllis was never one to offer help without an ulterior motive. The question burning in Victoria’s mind was whether Phyllis’s intentions were genuine or if there was a more sinister agenda at play. Despite her current relationship with Cole, Victoria couldn’t entirely suppress her protective instincts toward Billy, the father of her children. Love, she realized, was never straightforward, and old wounds healed slowly, if at all.
Complicating matters further was Victoria’s decision to assist Billy in his current struggle. This wasn’t just a personal battle; it was a matter of business and family legacies. Billy was entangled in a fierce conflict with Victor Newman, Victoria’s father. Aligning with Billy against Victor was a risky move. Helping Billy could very well be Victoria’s greatest mistake, yet a part of her still yearned to see Billy succeed, perhaps as a form of redemption for both of them.
Phyllis, however, had her own plans and was not about to let Victoria interfere. Victoria suspected that Phyllis’s motives were a tangled mix of unfinished business and strategic positioning. When Victoria offered her assistance, Phyllis coldly rejected it, leaving Victoria to wonder who Billy would choose: his ex-wife, who genuinely wanted to help, or Phyllis, whose motives remained shrouded in mystery.
Victoria’s fears of Billy being betrayed by Phyllis were ever-present. Having been deceived so many times before, she dreaded that Billy might fall victim to Phyllis’s manipulations once again. Yet, she hoped that Billy had learned from his past mistakes and would not be easily deceived.
The stakes escalated when Victor entered the fray, extending an offer that was as tempting as it was treacherous. Victor wanted Victoria to abandon Billy’s cause and help him crush his opponent, promising her the role of CEO at Newman Enterprises—a position she had long coveted. For years, Victoria had struggled to step out of her father’s shadow and prove her worth. This was her chance to cement her legacy in the business world, but it came with a heavy price.
Accepting Victor’s offer meant betraying Billy, the man who had once held her heart. It meant fighting against him and Phyllis to claim the CEO title. The thought of such a betrayal weighed heavily on Victoria. Could she really turn her back on Billy and side with her father, whose power and influence were immense?
Victoria faced the hardest decision of her life. Should she follow her father’s orders and secure her place at Newman Enterprises, risking her relationship with Billy and losing her father’s respect? Or should she remain loyal to Billy, despite his unpredictable nature, and forgo the opportunity to solidify her place in the corporate world? It was a choice that went beyond mere love or business—it was about identity, power, and the intricate dynamics of father-daughter relationships.
Victor had always pushed Victoria to be as ruthless as he was, and now she was at a crossroads. She could either become the person her father had groomed her to be or break away and forge her own path, free from his control. The decision would define not just her future but also her sense of self.
