At the ranch, Adam updates Nick that Cane has met with Billy and has also been hanging out with Phyllis. Nick hopes Phyllis won’t turn her back on all of the people she’s known for years. Victor appears and says she’d sell her firstborn to get what she wants… it’s exactly the type of ruthlessness that appeals to Cane Ashby.

Nick argues Phyllis would walk through the fires of hell for her children and points out that Cane is going after Jabot, which includes Marchetti. Victor incorrectly insists that Kyle forced Summer to sell Marchetti to his family’s company. As per the going theme in Genoa City these days, Adam and Nick agree they need to figure out how to deal with Cane Ashby.

Adam reports that Cane’s about to be exposed on all of their platforms; his lies will be trending before the day is done. Nick relishes the idea. Victoria arrives, looking to speak to her father alone. Nick resists, but eventually leaves with Adam. Once alone, Victoria confronts Victor about using Audra Charles to try and break up Kyle and Claire. She’s furious! She doesn’t know why she’s surprised given how many times he interfered in her relationships. Victor didn’t want to see them get hurt. Victoria argues that’s exactly what he’s doing… hurting them.

Will Jack and Cane Cut a Deal?

At Society, Cane meets with Jack, who’s beyond irritated that Ashby already ordered food for him, seeing it as a control thing. Getting straight to the point, Jack asks why he brought them to Nice and wants to know about his plans. Cane swerves to Abbott Communications… he senses Jack’s not too keen to make a deal. Has he changed his mind about selling his stake?

Jack wonders why Cane wants Abbott Communications. Cane thinks it’s a wise investment and hedges that they’re practically family. Jack balks at the idea and questions Ashby’s honesty and desire for control. Cane can plainly see that Jack is furious with him; good manners are the only thing keeping him from throttling him. Jack announces that he won’t sell Cane Abbott Communications and advises him to leave town. No one wants him there or trusts him enough to do business with him.

Cane smirks that leaving Genoa City is a non-starter. This is business, not a popularity contest. They spar verbally about Billy. Jack asks what’s driving Ashby. “What is it you really want?” He suspects that he’s trying to win back Lily’s heart. Cane fumes that he isn’t leaving, he doesn’t owe anyone an explanation, and he knows exactly what he wants and how to get it. Jack warns him to remember the scope of power and tenacity of the people he’s pitting himself against and stalks out.