**MINUTES AGO! Big Sad News! Young and Restless Lily Drops Breaking News! It Will Shock You!**

In a dramatic twist, Billy Abbott and Victor Newman had a heated confrontation in the foyer of the Athletic Club. The two rivals exchanged barbs, with Billy mocking Victor’s relevance and Victor dismissing Billy as nothing more than a “peacock” and a “parasite” living off others’ success. The argument intensified when Victor brought up Billy’s past blunders, like losing the family yacht, and warned him that his reckless decisions would tarnish the Abbott name and ruin the company.

Meanwhile, in the Jazz Lounge, Lily Winters ran into Lauren Fenmore, who was preparing for her next meeting. They chatted about their busy schedules and the importance of women supporting each other in business. Lauren expressed her confidence in Lily’s ability to honor Catherine’s legacy and handle powerful figures like Victor, advising her to enjoy herself despite the pressures.

Later, Summer Newman encountered Chance Chancellor at Crimson Lights, where they shared a tender moment. Summer hinted that part of her happiness was linked to him, though she left the details vague, promising to celebrate later.

Back at Chancellor Industries, Billy demanded Chance’s productivity reports and abruptly declared that Lily’s removal from the company was already a done deal. Chance was shocked and urged Billy to reconsider, fearing that Billy’s ruthless decision-making might backfire. He reminded Billy that real-world consequences of corporate warfare are often severe and questioned Billy’s willingness to turn on those close to him.

As tensions rose, Billy insisted he was making the right moves to transform the company into a powerhouse, but Chance remained doubtful. In Chancellor Park, Chelsea Lawson implored Sally Spectra not to give up on Adam Newman, despite Sally’s insistence that their relationship is over. Chelsea argued that Adam’s fear of abandonment often complicates his decisions and that Sally’s love has softened him.