Genoa City has been shaken to its core by a devastating revelation from Victor Newman, who claims that the billion-dollar fortune left behind by the late Colin Atkinson—and now tied to his son, Cain Ashby—was built on systematic deceit rather than legitimate business success.

According to Victor, Colin spent years defrauding the DeLeon family, stealing their wealth through an intricate web of cons and financial manipulation. The revelation has plunged Jill Abbott into emotional chaos and left her facing a painful moral dilemma.

Jill’s Shattered Trust

For Jill, the news is both personal and crushing. She had come to believe that Colin’s final days were marked by repentance—that his remorse and desire to make amends for his past wrongs were sincere. In her eyes, Colin had been trying to heal old wounds and build a legacy of redemption through his son, Cain.

Now, Victor insists that Colin’s supposed repentance was nothing more than a final performance—“a cleverly staged act” designed to mask years of deceit. The claim has left Jill feeling deceived all over again, “betrayed by the man she trusted the most.”

The situation exploded when Victor confronted Jill directly at the Newman Ranch. With his trademark ruthlessness, he accused her of ignoring “her family’s dark secrets,” asserting that Colin’s dealings were “a scam from the start” and that the fortune now fueling Cain’s empire was “a castle built on lies.”

Even Nikki Newman weighed in, voicing skepticism and suspicion. “Either Jill is lying to us or Cain is deceiving her,” she remarked, warning that Jill’s loyalty to her family may have blinded her to the truth.

A Mother’s Defense—and a Dangerous Proposition

Despite the mounting accusations, Jill refuses to abandon her son. “Cain would never lie to me,” she insists, maintaining that the wealth in question came from legitimate land sales Colin arranged before his death. For Jill, Cain represents her last hope—the one person who can redeem the Abbott-Chancellor legacy and help her heal from the emotional scars Colin left behind.

But Victor’s agenda goes far deeper than unearthing the truth. He views Jill’s faith in her son as her weakness—a blind spot he can exploit. During their confrontation, Victor shifted the conversation to an even more dangerous subject: a secret AI software allegedly under Cain’s control.

According to Victor, the technology poses a “global threat,” capable of destabilizing the city’s corporate balance. He pressured Jill to join him in destroying it, claiming, “We need to eliminate that software before Cain can use it against us all.”

Jill, skeptical of Victor’s motives, demanded proof. “I need more than your word, Victor. Show me the evidence,” she said defiantly, refusing to be manipulated into turning on her son without justification.

Nikki, sensing Victor’s strategic undercurrents, challenged him as well. “Is this really about Cain—or is this about Jack?” she asked, hinting that Victor’s true plan may be to use the AI to outmaneuver Jack Abbott, reigniting one of Genoa City’s oldest rivalries. Victor’s chilling response—“Jack is just another obstacle”—only deepened the sense of foreboding.

A Devastating Revelation

Victor’s final words to Jill were as brutal as they were deliberate: “Cain has been hiding behind charm and ambition, but the truth is far darker. He’s not the man you think he is.”

For Jill, the accusation is a dagger to the heart. Standing frozen as Victor’s words echo in her mind, she is forced to face the possibility that everything she believed in—her marriage, her son’s integrity, and the foundation of her family’s fortune—may have been built on lies.

Now, the future of the Abbott-Chancellor legacy hangs in the balance. Jill must decide whether to confront her son with Victor’s claims or continue to defend him against a world eager to see him fall. One thing is certain: if Victor Newman’s allegations prove true, Cain Ashby’s empire could collapse in an instant—and Jill Abbott’s world with it.