The Young and the Restless recap for August 6 featured Claire finally learning the truth about Victor and Audra’s plot to destroy her relationship, pushing her to double down on cutting ties with her grandfather. Meanwhile, Nikki and Jack exchanged war stories about Cane and came face to face with Audra’s defiance. Over at the GCAC, Billy’s heated confrontation with Jill opened old wounds, while Cane tried to keep his plan alive and his team from falling apart.

Claire Refused to Back Down

At the tack house, Claire (Hayley Erin) vented to Kyle (Michael Mealor) about wasting so much time trying to earn Victor’s (Eric Braeden) approval. After everything her grandfather had said and done, she was done chasing peace. She was ready to live life on her own terms—and move in with Kyle, with or without Victor’s blessing.

Kyle tried to slow her down, but Claire wasn’t budging. She insisted that everyone else might follow Victor’s orders, but she wouldn’t. As they prepared to contact Adam (Mark Grossman) about his apartment, Claire paused—she wanted to know what really happened between Kyle and Audra (Zuleyka Silver) in Nice.

Kyle admitted that while he and Audra shared a train car, it was mostly innocent—until she started flirting. When Claire pressed, he confessed Audra had tried to seduce him and that Victor had funded the entire operation to drive them apart. Claire was disgusted. She realized her grandfather was willing to break her heart to get what he wanted.

Furious, Claire declared their relationship invincible. Victor would never break them. And as for Audra? Claire promised to make her back off. “She has no idea who she’s up against,” she warned.

Victor Shut Down Audra’s Failing Company

Over at the New Ranch, Victor made it clear: Vibrante was dead. Audra had failed to deliver, and he was cutting off all support. Audra argued that the plan still had potential and that she’d already planted doubt in Claire’s mind, but Victor wasn’t interested in excuses.

When she pushed back, he told her to pay back every dime he’d invested. “Who’s going to stop me? You?” he asked. With no answer to that, Audra stormed out, defeated—but probably not down for long.

Jack and Nikki Consider an Alliance

At Crimson Lights, Jack (Peter Bergman) and Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) reconnected, reflecting on Cole’s (J. Eddie Peck) memorial and the chaos Cane (Billy Flynn) left in his wake. Nikki admitted she nearly handed over Chancellor to Cane when Nick (Joshua Morrow) was missing, which left Jack stunned. She hadn’t told Victor, fearing his inevitable outburst.

Nikki floated the idea of an Abbott-Newman alliance to stop Cane, but Jack wasn’t ready to team up with Victor. He’d figure out another way. Their talk turned toward Audra, and just in time—she walked in.

Nikki confronted her head-on, accusing her of acting out of greed and spite. Audra, unbothered, insisted she wasn’t going anywhere. After Nikki stormed off, Jack laid into her, but Audra pushed back, claiming the Abbotts and Newmans were hypocrites who looked down on her for having to fight her way up. She walked out, but her words may have left a mark.

Billy Clashed With Jill, Cane, and Victor

Back at the GCAC, Billy (Jason Thompson) was on the phone with Jill (Jess Walton), furious over her connection to Cane. Jill reminded him that Chance had just died, and he hadn’t even called her about it. Their argument revealed that Jill had known about Cane’s secret identity for a long time—and had sided with Colin in his final days.

Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) tried to calm things down, but Billy’s rage only escalated. He accused Cane of trying to steal Jill, while Cane reminded him that they both needed her now more than ever. When Billy asked if Cane’s business offer was still on the table, Cane said it was—despite all the fireworks.

After Billy left, Phyllis warned that he was too emotionally volatile to be part of their plan. Cane disagreed. He saw potential in Billy, especially after the thoughtful gesture of giving him a toy train. Cane believed reconciling with Jill could help heal Billy’s grief. Phyllis wasn’t convinced, but Cane asked her to trust him and let him handle Billy.

Billy and Victor Exchange Threats

Later, Billy ran into Victor at Society, and the two immediately began trading barbs. Victor offered his condolences for Chance (Conner Floyd) but noted Billy was still around, stirring trouble. Billy warned he was about to become Victor’s biggest problem.

Victor didn’t flinch. “You talk about thorns, I have a hatchet,” he growled, promising that any challenge Billy brought his way would be swiftly dealt with. The war between them is officially back on.