In the upcoming episode of “The Young and the Restless” on Tuesday, August 13, tensions will rise as Victor Newman’s grand plan starts to crumble. Phyllis Summers will make an appearance at the sports club, heading straight to the bar where Lily Winters is. While Phyllis will initially seem to be offering a friendly and supportive conversation, Lily’s instincts will tell her otherwise. Knowing Phyllis’s reputation for being cunning, Lily will remain on high alert, questioning Phyllis’s true intentions. Phyllis will insist that she only wants to help and will offer some advice, whether Lily is open to it or not. She may have some thoughts on how Lily should handle Billy Abbott, Victor Newman, and any other looming threats.

Meanwhile, the announcement of the Abbot-Chancellor merger will cause friction within the Abbott family. Jack Abbott will confront Billy about using the family name, worried that it could damage Jabot, the true family business. The two brothers will clash over the name change, with Billy defending his decision, arguing that as an Abbott, he has just as much right as Jack to the family legacy. He’ll also emphasize his desire to honor Jill Abbott’s legacy within the company.

As this family drama unfolds, Victor’s carefully laid plot will face an unexpected setback. Billy’s decision to step back rather than push forward will catch Victor off guard, forcing him to reassess his strategy. Victor had hoped that Billy’s involvement would lead to the downfall of Abbot-Chancellor, but with Billy stepping out of the spotlight, the plan becomes more complicated. Adding to Victor’s frustration, Nikki Newman will make a choice that contradicts his wishes, potentially abandoning the plan altogether.

As these storylines heat up, Lily will be left questioning everything, including Phyllis’s true motives and Victor’s unpredictable maneuvers. The rivalry within the Abbott family will only intensify, setting the stage for more explosive confrontations and unexpected twists.