Overview

• Cole Howard’s passing has left his family in mourning and reignited concerns over lingering Newman–Abbott tensions.
• Mariah Copeland remains paralyzed by guilt over her hidden crime and fears that its revelation could destroy her relationship with Tessa and endanger daughter Aria.
• Chelsea Lawson has launched a focused investigation into Cane Ashby’s motives, drawing on her con-artist instincts to uncover potential deception.
• Devon Hamilton and Amanda Sinclair publicly clashed over suspicions surrounding Cane’s true agenda and his loyalty to Chancellor Industries.
• These personal crises coincide with escalating power struggles at Newman Enterprises and Abbott Communications as Victor Newman maneuvers to strengthen his control.