In a shocking twist on *The Young and the Restless*, Claire finally uncovers the painful truth behind Kyle’s motivations. For months, Claire had sensed that something wasn’t quite right in her relationship with Kyle, but she never fully understood the extent of his deception—until now. What she once saw as drive and charisma in Kyle had turned out to be nothing more than ruthless ambition. Kyle wasn’t the man she believed him to be; instead, he was a power-hungry opportunist, willing to manipulate anyone, including Claire, to secure his position as CEO of Glissade.

Claire’s mother had warned her that falling for Kyle would lead to heartache, but she had been too blinded by love to listen. She thought she could change him, soften his sharp edges with her devotion. However, as Claire began piecing together the events of the past few months, it became clear that Kyle never truly loved her. His affection had been a strategic move, a way to stay close to her powerful family and protect his career ambitions.

Kyle’s manipulation didn’t stop at Claire. His history with Summer was far from over, despite his reassurances that their relationship was in the past. Claire had noticed their lingering touches and secretive glances, but she convinced herself she was overreacting. However, the truth was far worse than she imagined. Not only had Kyle been cheating on her with Summer, but the two had also been making plans for a future together—without Claire. Kyle had whispered promises to Summer, even talking about raising Harrison as a family, all while pretending to be committed to Claire.

The most devastating realization for Claire was that Kyle never intended to leave her. He wasn’t staying with her out of love, but because of fear—fear of losing his job, status, and the resources that came with being connected to her influential family. Knowing that divorcing Claire would put him in a precarious position, especially with Victor Newman looming in the background, Kyle chose to deceive her instead. He continued his affair with Summer while maintaining the facade of a devoted husband, stringing both women along as he schemed his next move.

But Claire wasn’t as naive as Kyle had thought. Seeing through his lies, she knew she had to break free before he dragged her down with him. Despite her heartbreak, Claire realized that Kyle had only ever been committed to his ambition, not her, and that her role in his life had always been disposable. It was time for Claire to reclaim her life and leave Kyle behind—before he could destroy her completely.