Sharon Newman faces a terrifying revelation while Victor Newman gears up for a ruthless phase two in his vendetta against Cain Ashb. The stakes have never been higher in Genoa City as secrets unravel and alliances shift, setting the stage for explosive confrontations.

In a chilling preview for the week of October 16, Victor, with a cold glint in his eye, declares to his daughter Victoria that what they’ve seen so far is merely the beginning. “This is just phase one of my attack,” he warns, igniting her fears of the chaos to come. Victoria, visibly shaken, questions what phase two entails, knowing all too well her father’s capacity for destruction. “You don’t attack a Newman and walk away unscathed,” Victor grimly asserts, foreshadowing the impending turmoil.

Meanwhile, at Crimson Lights, Sharon is confronted with devastating news from Tessa Porter and Daniel Romalotti Jr. after their unsettling trip to Mariah’s former hotel. The duo’s uneasy demeanor hints at dark discoveries about Mariah’s past, particularly her troubling confession of attempting to kill a man. As Sharon presses for answers, Tessa reveals the shocking truth: Mariah was manipulated into believing she committed murder, and the person behind this sinister plot may still be lurking in the shadows.

The tension escalates when Jill Abbott arrives at the Newman Ranch. Nikki Newman, seeking to mend fences, confesses to Jill that their rivalry has been fueled by the men in their lives. Their unexpected truce could shift the balance of power in Genoa City, but peace is fragile in this world of deception.

Across town, Cain Ashb plots his counterattack. As he nurses a drink, he receives a message confirming that Victor’s phase one is complete. Cain, determined to make Victor bleed, has been quietly gathering allies, hinting that the game is far from over.

As the week progresses, Sharon receives a mysterious envelope containing a haunting photograph of Mariah standing over an unconscious man, accompanied by a chilling message: “You should have stopped her when you had the chance.” The implications are dire, and Sharon’s world begins to spin as she realizes someone is watching her every move. In a heart-stopping moment, she collapses behind the counter, gasping for breath, as a shadowy figure lurks outside, whispering, “Phase 3 begins now.”

With tensions running high, the upcoming week promises to be a whirlwind of secrets, betrayals, and unexpected alliances. Sharon fights for her life, Mariah uncovers the truth about her past, and Victor’s plans may backfire in ways he never anticipated. As the drama unfolds, Genoa City braces for the fallout, knowing that in this game of power and revenge, nothing will ever be the same again. Stay tuned as the saga continues to unravel.