On The Young and the Restless, we have heard the name “Aristotle Dumas” for months now. We also know that Dumas is supposedly the corporate name but is an alias for someone else. We also know that Billy Flynn makes his Y&R debut next week after playing Days of our Lives favorite Chad DiMera for the last ten years.

So, what is going on here … and what is about to go down? From the looks of sneak peek photos from the top-rated daytime drama series and their “Next Week on Y&R” promo, many of the wealthiest and most influential people in the corporate world of Genoa City are heading to the French Riviera at the invitation of Dumas.

To get there, there is apparently a train ride once they get overseas, and an intriguing array of characters who are either each other’s mortal enemies, or current or former lovers in the mix which include: Lily (Christel Khalil), Damian (Jermaine Rivers) and Devon (Bryton James), Sally (Courtney Hope), Billy (Jason Thompson) and Victor (Eric Braeden) and Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott), Audra (Zuleyka Silver) and Kyle (Michael Mealor), and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford), Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon (Sharon Case) plus Jack (Peter Bergman and Diane (Suzanne Walters).

In the promo, Dumas’ assistant Carter (Vincent Stalba) is revealed. Jack asks him if this is “maze?” Carter says it’s the “beginning of your challenge” as Diane, Audra and Kyle look on confused. There is also a moment from Lily where she says, “I just have this weird feeling like things aren’t going to go the way we think.” Later, it’s clear that she is being watched through video surveillance while she is alone on the property. Also, take a look below at a set photo that is the “Maze Challenge Buffet.”

Many Y&R fans feel that in order to make sense of the build up to the story that Dumas, presumably played by Billy Flynn, will turn out to be a recast Cane Ashby (formerly Daniel Goddard) and Lily’s ex. Meanwhile, there was a key scene towards the end of the Friday, June 13 episode. In it, Damian came to say goodbye to his mother, Amy Lewis (Valarie Pettiford) before flying overseas. After he leaves, Amy tells Nate (Sean Dominic), she just got chills running down her spine. Is she foreshadowing Damian’s murder on the French Riviera? Is Y&R going White Lotus on us? Stay tuned.

In addition, look for Mishael Morgan’s Amanda Sinclair to be a major part of the story as we learn just who Amanda is to the mysterious Dumas. Is she really just his lawyer? Could she have married the guy?

Now below, check out the official Y&R spoilers for the week of June 16-20:

Monday, June 16

Victor reveals details about Dumas, Chelsea makes a confession, and Nate puts Holden on notice.

Tuesday, June 17

Victor helps Nikki make the best of a bad situation, Phyllis makes herself at home, and Billy puts his plan in motion.

Wednesday, June 18

Danny counsels Daniel, Adam and Chelsea mix business with pleasure, and Tessa loses patience with Mariah.

Thursday, June 19

Jack has second thoughts about meeting Dumas, Lily arrives at the party looking for answers, and Kyle falls into a trap.

Friday, June 20

Aristotle Dumas reveals himself to his guests, and Amanda’s real connection to him is exposed.

So, after checking out the promo and these pics, who do you think Billy Flynn is truly playing? Do you think we will see characters hitting the sheets, a murder mystery, and some major explosive showdowns? Share your theories via the comment section below.