1. Victor Seizes His Moment

Victor Newman moves decisively in France, recruiting Adam as his “eyes and ears” against Cane’s growing influence—revealing cracks in Cane’s plans and aligning Adam to feed intel back to Genoa City youtube.com+11daytimesoapstop.com+11yandrrecaps.com+11.

2. Phyllis Vows Loyalty to Cane

In an elegant mountain retreat, Phyllis pledges total support to Cane’s vision of corporate takeover. She even asks to run Victor’s empire someday—but is warned by Amanda that she’s merely a player in Cane’s larger scheme soapsspoilers.com+2yandrrecaps.com+2soaphub.com+2.

3. Audra Flirts While Scheming

Back at the Dumas Express train, Audra invites Kyle into her cabin—offering champagne and lingerie. The two plot a marketing “perfume war” between Vibrante and Jabot, while Kyle tries to remain focused on business daytimesoapstop.com+3yandrrecaps.com+3soapsspoilers.com+3.

4. Tension Between Lily and Damian

Lily and Damien have a moment in the maze, revealing their connection—spotted by Cane, who reacts with concern. Lily’s wary but determined, showing how the personal dramas are bubbling alongside the corporate power play soaphub.com+4soapsspoilers.com+4yandrrecaps.com+4.

5. New French Dynamics for the Newman Family

Nikki wants to take action; Nick and Adam navigate dangerous terrain as Cane controls communications and territory. Phyllis later pulls Nick into a tense conversation, hinting she must choose between Cane’s empire or siding with her family yandrrecaps.com.

📝 Teasers for the Week (July 7–11)

• Tuesday (July 8): Victoria finds comfort from someone in her past; Mariah and Tessa consider their future; Danny is prepping a serious decision yandrrecaps.com+3soaphub.com+3entertainmentnow.com+3.

• Wednesday (July 9): Jack issues a dire ultimatum to Billy; Nick and Sharon form an alliance to support Phyllis imdb.com+5soaphub.com+5yandrrecaps.com+5.

• Thursday (July 10): Danny proposes to Christine; Lily makes a bold move; Victoria faces a tough choice yandrrecaps.com+3soaphub.com+3soapcentral.com+3.

• Friday (July 11): Claire leans on Holden; Kyle and Audra battle temptation; Adam plots alongside Chelsea daytimesoapstop.com+6soaphub.com+6soapcentral.com+6.

✅ Why Monday Mattered

• Cane is showing he’s in control—physically, mentally, and in strategy.

• Phyllis is fully committed to Cane’s empire-building.

• At home, Newman and Abbott families scramble to respond and regroup.