😱 Y&R Spoilers: Cane Discovers Carter Is the Mastermind — Then Strangles Him Demanding: “Who’s the Real Boss?!”

Genoa City is about to explode with rage, betrayal, and raw revenge — because this week on The Young and the Restless, Cane Ashby reaches his boiling point and unleashes fury on the man who’s been pulling strings from the shadows: Carter.

🧠 The Mastermind Exposed

After weeks of suspicion and chaos swirling around the Damian cover-up, Cane finally uncovers the shocking truth: Carter has been behind everything — from the framing of Nick, to the manipulation of Lily, and even the mysterious attacks that have plagued the Newman family.

💬 “You played us all. But now it’s your turn,” Cane growls.

🧨 Explosive Showdown Turns Violent

In a private, intense confrontation at Chancellor-Winters late at night, Cane corners Carter, demanding answers. The verbal sparring quickly escalates when Carter smugly admits he only did what needed to be done — and worse, hints that Cane wasn’t the only one being used.

Furious and desperate, Cane lunges at Carter, strangling him in a moment of pure rage, shouting:

“Who’s the real boss?! Who are you working for?!”

Security is called — but by the time anyone arrives, Carter is half-conscious, and Cane is gone.

🔍 The Bigger Picture: Who’s Behind Carter?

The most chilling part? Carter doesn’t seem scared. In fact, he laughs and cryptically tells Cane:

“You still don’t get it. I’m not even close to the top.”

This single line hints at a much larger criminal network or corporate conspiracy — one that may involve someone within the Newman, Abbott, or Chancellor families.

💣 Fallout Incoming

• Lily walks in on the aftermath and is horrified at Cane’s actions.

• Victor Newman begins digging into Carter’s connections — and what he finds shocks even him.

• Devon and Nate grow suspicious as the company’s secrets begin unraveling.

• Nick, still recovering, asks one key question: “Why go after me… unless I was getting too close to the truth?”

🔮 What’s Next?

As police get involved, Carter remains tight-lipped. Cane goes into hiding — but not before leaving one final warning:

“This isn’t over. Not by a long shot.”

And he’s right. Because next week, a new player arrives in Genoa City — someone from Carter’s past, with a grudge… and a plan.

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