The Dark Side of Martin: A Calculated Revenge Plot on Tracy

Fans of General Hospital (GH) have long seen Martin as the kind-hearted, even humorous foil to his ruthless brother, Cyrus. But a recent confrontation with Tracy has peeled back the layers, revealing a cunning and manipulative side to Martin that is anything but simple and honest.

A Vengeful Turn: From Humor to High Stakes

Martin isn’t one for outright violence; his revenge is far more intricate and ominous. The turning point came with the discovery of a letter from Monica’s long-lost sister at Drew’s house. This sparked a plan that went far beyond mere spite. Martin now seeks to not only hurt Tracy but to ultimately claim a share of the Quartermaine family’s enormous fortune.

With this motive, he and Ronnie hatched a scheme to take control of the Q mansion. Martin, the lawyer, pressured Ronnie to sell the Quartermaine mansion to Drew, all while meticulously keeping his own hands clean—threatening Ronnie with jail if she disobeyed.

Ronnie’s Betrayal and Martin’s Deception

Though Ronnie was a pawn in Martin’s scheme, her own thoughts and emotions surface in the episode airing on November 3rd. When Tracy exposes Monica’s real will, Ronnie is forced to step forward. She openly admits her mistake and recounts Martin’s entire strategy and the threats he issued.

In a surprising turn that proves his sharp cunning, Martin shows his ability to deflect blame away from himself. He pivots, trying to project the entire scheme onto Drew, painting him as the mastermind who sought to seize Monica’s assets and forge her will.

Martin’s excuse? That the “congressman” (Drew) had long coveted the mansion and dragged Martin and Ronnie into the incident to cover his tracks. Given the long-standing tensions between Drew and the Q family, many might be inclined to believe that Mr. Cain is indeed behind the whole affair, leaving Drew facing a deeply ironic and serious legal trouble.

The Question of Loyalty

The central question remains: Would Martin be willing to play this dirty with Drew, his one-time client?

It appears the pursuit of a vast family fortune and the deep-seated desire for revenge against Tracy have overridden any past professional loyalties. Martin’s move to frame Drew suggests he is perfectly willing to sacrifice an ally—even a former client—to keep his own hands clean and achieve his ultimate, fortune-driven goal. The character we thought we knew has revealed himself to be just as dangerous as his brother, Cyrus, in a calculated, legal sense.