The Young and the Restless spoilers Nikki had always been the matriarch who sought to maintain peace within the Newman

family even when the odds seemed insurmountable her heart had softened towards CLA the young woman who had been entangled

in the complicated web of Newman family Dynamics Claire though not originally a Newman by Blood had endeared herself to Nikki

with her kindness humility and the undeniable charm that hinted at the possibility of her being Victoria’s daughter one afternoon Nikki made a bold decision she
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approached CLA with a proposition that would change the course of her life CLA Nikki began her voice gentle but firm I’ve been thinking a lot about you and how you’ve been handling everything I want you to feel like you belong in this family how would you feel about officially becoming a Newman we could change your last name to Clare Newman cla’s eyes widened in Surprise a mix of emotions swirling within her she had longed for acceptance to feel like she truly belonged somewhere and here was Nikki offering her just that Mrs Newman
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Claire stammered her voice choked with emotion I I don’t know what to say this means so much to me but not everyone shared Nikki’s sentiment Adam Newman ever the skeptic couldn’t hide his displeasure when he learned of Nikki’s offer to to him the idea of CLA becoming a Newman was Preposterous and worse dangerous there was something about Clare that didn’t sit right with him a nagging suspicion that she wasn’t who she claimed to be no Adam declared firmly confronting Nikki and CLA in the
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lavish living room of the Newman Ranch his tone left no room for negotiation this is moving too fast CLA needs to prove herself before she can be considered a Newman we can’t just hand out our name like it means nothing CLA felt her heart sink the tears welled up in her eyes as Adam’s words cut through her like a knife she had done everything she could to show that she was a good person that she deserved to be part of this family yet Adam’s distrust of her was palpable but I’ve been trying Adam
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Clare pleaded her voice trembling as tears spilled down her cheeks I’ve done everything I can to show that I belong here adamk expression hardened his eyes narrowing with suspicion trying isn’t enough Claire you have to understand that being a Newman comes with responsibilities and frankly I’m not convinced you’re who you say you are Nikki sensing the tension Rising tried to intervene Adam that’s enough CLA has been through so much already she deserves a chance but Adam wouldn’t relent his suspicions ran too deep
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fueled by an unshakable belief that CLA was hiding something something dark ever since Jordan had been arrested Adam had been on high alert he had a gut feeling that Jordan and Claire were connected in ways that no one else had yet realized don’t think for a second that just because Jordan is behind bars we’re safe from you CLA Adam continued his voice cold and calculating you’re a snake just like him deception runs in your veins I won’t let this family be fooled Claire couldn’t hold back her sobs any longer
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she had tried to be strong to keep her emotions in check but Adam’s Relentless accusations were too much to bear she ran out of the room her heart heavy with despair she had wanted so badly to be part of the Newman family but now she felt more like an outsider than ever Nikki turned to Adam her eyes flashing with anger how could you be so cruel Adam she’s just a young woman trying to find her place in this world why are you so intent on destroying her adamk gaze didn’t waver because I don’t trust her
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Nikki and neither should you there’s something she’s not telling us something about her and Jordan that doesn’t add up I’m going to find out what it is and when I do everyone will see that she’s not who she claims to be despite Nikki’s protests Adam began his own private investigation into cla’s past he dug into every aspect of her life searching for any connection to Jordan that would validate his suspicions he was determined to uncover the truth to prove once and for all all that CLA was not Victoria’s daughter
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Victoria however stood in his way she had fiercely defended CLA from the start and Adam knew that any move he made against CLA would be met with resistance Victoria’s unwavering support of CLA