In Genoa City, the storm is building, and the stakes have never been higher. The Monday, April 28th episode of The Young and The Restless teases explosive confrontations and simmering secrets. Victor Newman, always the master of control, hits a breaking point, sending his trusted lawyer, Michael Baldwin, straight into the arms of Jack Abbott. But the tension doesn’t stop there—Claire Newman, feeling the weight of her growing relationship with Kyle Abbott, suddenly starts pumping the brakes, causing a rift in their plans.

At the GCAC, Audra Charles is fuming with frustration as Lily Winters presses her for answers. The suspicion surrounding Audra’s connection with Holden Novak grows, and while Audra tries to play it cool, Lily isn’t buying her story. The deeper Lily digs, the more it seems Audra is hiding something big. But Audra isn’t about to back down. As Lily confronts Holden, sparks fly—Holden’s cryptic words hint at a much darker undercurrent, but will Lily be able to uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Meanwhile, Kyle and Claire’s seemingly smooth path to cohabitation hits a roadblock when Claire hesitates. She loves the renovations at the Abbott mansion, but with Victor’s wrath hanging over them, she’s not sure moving in under Jack’s roof is a good idea. Kyle, understanding the risks, agrees to stick with their original plan—though the growing tension between them and Victor is undeniable.

Back at the ranch, Victor’s fury knows no bounds. Michael delivers unsettling news about Elliot Mat, and when Victor’s trust in Michael wavers, an explosive argument erupts. The confrontation leaves Michael rattled, prompting him to seek solace with Jack. Little does he know, this meeting could have dangerous consequences—Victor’s anger is not to be underestimated.

As the drama unfolds, secrets threaten to tear relationships apart. Who will come out on top in this tangled web of lies and betrayal? Only time will tell.