🔍 What Victor Actually Overhears

Rather than an assassination plot, Victor and Adam are brewing a ruthless media offensive against Billy. Victor orders Adam through Newman Media to publish a scathing hit piece—designed to “destroy” Billy professionally and socially. That’s the big plot Victor expects Adam to execute.comingsoon.net+15Soap Opera Magazine+15What to Watch+15Soap Hub+5Soap Opera Daily+5Soap Opera Magazine+5

This war cry—“Crush him”—is symbolic, not literal. Victor’s idea of “killing” Billy is figurative: a smear campaign, manipulation of business deals, and character assassination via print.Soap Opera Magazine

😰 Adam’s Torn Loyalty

Adam is caught in the middle—torn between obeying his father’s command and honoring Chelsea’s moral stance. Chelsea refuses to be part of Victor’s vendetta, having deep ties to Billy as the father of her child and her emotional savior in the past.Soap Opera Magazine+2Soap Opera Magazine+2Soap Opera Magazine+2

Despite the intense pressure, Adam hesitates:

• He fears how Chelsea will react.

• He doesn’t want to destroy everything Billy once did for them.Soap Hub+14Soap Opera Magazine+14en.wikipedia.org+14

But Victor insists, and Adam reluctantly begins undermining Billy’s reputation from within Newman Media.Soap Opera Magazine+15SoapCentral+15Soap Opera Daily+15

🧨 Fallout: What “Killing” Billy Looks Like

The phrase “Billy will be the killer” refers to reputation, not bloodshed. Victor’s war aims to strip Billy of credibility, power, and professional footing:

1. Smear Campaign: Adam is tasked with orchestrating damaging media coverage against Billy.Soap Opera Dailycomingsoon.net

2. Corporate Manipulation: Victor plots to undercut Billy’s control of Chancellor Communications and exploit any ties with Aristotle Dumas.Soap Opera Magazine+8soapopera.azontree.com+8Soap Opera Magazine+8

3. Power Plays: Phyllis and Victor exchange intel to corner Billy politically and financially.comingsoon.netSoap Opera Magazine

🧠 Summary Table

❓Why the Misunderstanding Happens

The intensity of the cover-up campaign—and Victor’s choice of wording—fuel speculation that a literal assassination is in motion. But everything points to a high-stakes media and courtroom battleground strategy, not murder. No weaponry, no violent assault. Just psychological and reputational warfare.