Welcome back, fans of The Young and the Restless! Buckle up, because we’re diving deep into a swirling storm of secrets, shadows, and soap opera legacy—centered around one question: Who is Aristotle Dumas? And could he, in fact, be none other than the long-lost Brooks Prentiss?

As whispers echo through Genoa City, speculation intensifies. A powerful figure is looming on the horizon—Dumas, a billionaire mogul shrouded in mystery. No one has seen him, and yet his name commands both fear and fascination. Even the titanic Victor Newman, his longtime rival, doesn’t truly know him. Damian Kane has worked under him for years and still remains in the dark. Who is this ghost in a tailored suit?

Some believe he’s a familiar face reborn—perhaps a remnant from Genoa City’s buried past. A name begins to circulate: Brooks Prentiss. Could Billy Flynn be stepping into this enigmatic persona? The clues are tantalizing. Brooks, the product of a scandalous affair between Lance Prentiss and Leslie Brooks, vanished from the canvas decades ago after rejecting his chaotic family ties. A child of drama, betrayal, and broken promises, he disappeared to Paris, never to return… until now?

But the fire of vengeance still burns. Victor stole Apprentice Industries from Brooks’ father and manipulated his adoptive mother, Lorie. Now, with ties to Billy Abbott and a family history rooted in publishing and betrayal, Brooks—if he is Dumas—may be orchestrating a poetic revenge.

Add to that the literary nods to The Count of Monte Cristo, a tale of revenge and rebirth—just like Dumas’ empire—and the pieces start fitting together.

Could this be the greatest twist Y&R has pulled in years? If Brooks Prentiss is back, rebranded and more dangerous than ever, Victor Newman may finally meet his match.

Stay tuned. The past never forgets… and neither does Brooks.