Overview

• Cane Ashby’s six-year secret as business magnate Aristotle Dumas has been confirmed, triggering investigations into his return to Genoa City.
• Holden Novak has struck a covert deal with Ashby to pursue undisclosed business ventures that could alter power balances among local firms.
• Nick Newman has pressed former associate Damian Kane for insight into Ashby’s motives and future plans in the city.
• Billy Abbott has promised Sally Spectra that regaining control of Chancellor Industries will be contingent on ceding Abbott Communications leadership to her.
• Hospitalized with a worsening condition, Cole Howard has told Victoria and Claire he fears his illness may be terminal.