On The Young and the Restless, the drama intensifies as Mariah Copeland uncovers the unsettling truth about her mother,

Sharon Newman, and Victor Newman continues his ruthless maneuvering against Lily Winters.

Mariah is deeply troubled by Sharon’s alarming behavior, which seems to have escalated into something far more sinister than

mere stress or mental illness. Sharon, once known for her strength and resilience, now exhibits disturbing signs of paranoia and hostility. Despite Mariah’s attempts to offer support, Sharon’s reaction is explosive and hostile, leaving Mariah to grapple with the frightening possibility that her mother may be losing her grip on reality—or that something more malevolent is at play.

Determined to get to the bottom of Sharon’s unraveling, Mariah’s confrontation with her mother turns chilling when Sharon’s rage reveals a depth of hatred and instability never before seen. The encounter leaves Mariah with more questions than answers, as she struggles to understand whether Sharon’s condition is a result of deep-seated trauma or a more insidious influence.

Meanwhile, Victor Newman is engaged in his own ruthless power play. In a strategic move designed to maintain his dominance, Victor presses Nikki Newman to persuade Lily Winters to stay with Newman Enterprises. Victor views Lily’s potential departure to rejoin Devon at Chancellor Winters as a threat, especially given the current instability at the company and Billy Abbott’s faltering position. Victor is determined to keep Lily from aligning with Devon, recognizing that her ambition and desire for independence make her a significant player in the corporate chess game.

Victor’s manipulation extends further as he tasks his confidant Michael Baldwin with finding Jill Abbott, who has mysteriously disappeared. Jill’s absence is causing chaos at Chancellor Winters, and Victor sees it as an opportunity to exploit Billy’s vulnerability. Michael’s investigation into Jill’s disappearance reveals that something big must have occurred, but the reasons remain elusive. Victor’s goal is clear: to use Jill’s absence and Lily’s ambition to orchestrate a fall from grace that will demonstrate to Lily—and everyone else—that her perceived power is nothing more than an illusion.

As the tension escalates, the futures of both Sharon and Lily hang in the balance. Mariah’s fear and Victor’s machinations set the stage for a dramatic showdown that promises to reshape the landscape of Genoa City. Will Sharon’s darkness be illuminated by Mariah’s search for answers, and will Victor’s strategic moves lead to Lily’s downfall? The coming days are sure to be filled with revelations and confrontations that will test the limits of loyalty and power.