Cane Ashby’s motives against Victor Newman are deeply personal and strategic. While he is portrayed as a complex character whose loyalties sometimes shift, recent episodes reveal that Cane has discovered critical evidence of Victor’s involvement in a criminal scheme. This evidence could range from financial misconduct, manipulation of corporate assets, or even implicating Victor in past underhanded dealings that could ruin the Newman empire legally and publicly.

Cane’s goal is twofold: first, to protect his own family and interests, and second, to hold Victor accountable. He sees Victor as a direct threat to those he cares about, particularly because Victor has a history of using intimidation and legal maneuvering to control outcomes. By threatening Victor, Cane is leveraging the evidence he holds—essentially giving him power to negotiate, protect himself, and potentially expose Victor if provoked.

At the same time, Cane struggles morally; he does not want to permanently harm Victor unless absolutely necessary. This internal conflict creates tension, as viewers are left wondering if Cane will take drastic measures or find another way to neutralize Victor’s influence.

In short, Cane’s vendetta is a mix of revenge, protection, and justice, with the evidence he possesses being the key to tipping the scales in his favor.