Last week,The Young and the Restlessdelivered a twist that is set to shake things up in Genoa City following the arrival of Aristotle Dumas, potentially sparking a feud with one character. The show introduced the mysterious new cast member last week after his name was already stirring some tension within theY&Runiverse. Once it was revealed thatAristotle Dumas was actually the secret identity of Cane Ashby, the dynamic changed considerably as the characters grew more hostile.
Aristotle might be new, but Cane isn’t unfamiliar to the characters ofThe Young and the Restless. He didn’t exactly leave on good terms, chasing down his father who had swindled others out of money, then disappearing for six years without much contact with everyone. It won’t be easy to get back into everyone’s good graces. However, Cane isn’t afraid to go up against anyone who might be willing to take him down, and it looks like that character might be Victor. It’s becoming clear that his revelation may just spark the next feudThe Young and the Restlesshas been building toward.
Victor Knew Aristotle Dumas' True Identity
Victor Newman figured out that Cane Ashby was the man behind Aristotle Dumas before anyone else. The shrewd businessman had always been good at spotting deception in a person, and his suspicions were proved to be correct. For over six years, Cane had been posing as Dumas, but while everyone else accepted the mysterious person at face value, Victor had doubts, especially once they got to his chateau. Once Artisloe started mingling with his guests at his estate in southern France, especially after he, as Cane, was reunited with his ex-wife, Lily, viewers began to realize that Victor was on to something all along.
This revelation gives Victor a major advantage. OnceAristotle Dumas’ real identity was revealedto everyone, the shock from his guests was palpable. In the final moments of the episode, it was Victor who stole Cane’s thunder and revealed to everyone what he’d already figured out: Cane Ashby was Aristotle Dumas. It was a typical Victor Newman power move. For Victor, this isn’t just about calling out a lie, but making sure Cane knows Victor isn’t one to mess with.
This Week’s Young & The Restless Promo Sets Up A New Feud Between Cane & Victor
Victor Will Be A Threat To Cane
The latestTheYoung and the Restlesspromo teases rising tension between Cane and Victor, hinting that a new feud is around the corner for them. With Cane’s secret identity now out in the open,Victor isn’t hiding his distrust of him, and the promo shows Amanda issuing a subtle warning to her boss, Cane. Cane, now fully reinserted into the lie ofThe Young and the Restlesscast, appears ready to defend his choices, but it’s clear Victor won’t let Cane get away with being deceptive all these years.
Tuesday’s episode also showed the rest of theY&Rcharacters confused by Cane’s deception. It will be difficult for everyone to trust him again, and it seems Victor is the only one willing to challenge him. Cane and Amanda’s conversation about Victor is setting the tone for what could become one of the soap’s most intense rivalries. Victor is one to hold a grudge, andCane’s six-year deception could be unforgivable. As these two clash, viewers can expect a lot more dramatic confrontations in the upcoming episodes.
Victor Newman Has Been At The Center Of Many Of Y&R’s Most Memorable Feuds & Betrayals
Victor Isn’t Afraid Of A Rivalry
Victor has been at the heart ofThe Young and the Restlessfor decades, and with that legacy comes a long history of feuds and betrayals. From his long-standing feud with Jack Abbot that stems from both business and personal issues to feuding with his own children, Victor has proven he’ll stop at nothing to protect what’s his, even if it means crossing the line. His feuds are often very personal to him and are usually rooted in loyalty and even sometimes revenge.
He’s not afraid to blackmail or emotionally manipulate those he sees as an enemy, elevating the stakes of any conflict Victor is involved in. Not manyThe Young and the Restlesscharacters have gone up against Victor and won, making him the driving force behind many of the show’s most explosive feuds. Asthe Aristotle Dumas twist unfolds, it’s clear this feud with Victor might be one of his most personal yet.
