Victor’s obsession with keeping Claire away from Kyle may go deeper than anyone expected Now that secrets from France have surfaced, Claire’s family is worried – and Kyle is staying silent. How far will Victor go before everything comes crashing down?

Just when you thought Victor Newman had peaked in his over-the-top dramatics, The Young and the Restless delivered a jaw-dropping July 31 episode that redefined irrational grandparenting. Victor has long ruled the Newman empire with an iron fist, but now he’s taken on a new full-time job: policing Claire’s love life. And he’s doing it with all the subtlety of a bull in a china shop.

His contempt for Claire’s relationship with Kyle has crossed a line—not just into ridiculous territory, but into something far more unhinged. This is the man who has forgiven murderers, blackmailers, and con artists in his own family, yet he seems completely incapable of tolerating the fact that his granddaughter is dating a man she simply… likes. The hatred is disproportionate and veers into disturbing obsession.

What makes this vendetta even more ludicrous is the glaring hypocrisy behind it. Just months ago, Kyle was married to Summer, Victor’s other beloved granddaughter. Sure, things didn’t end well there—and yes, Phyllis (Summer’s mother) is one of Victor’s eternal nemeses—but does that justify treating Claire’s budding relationship like an act of war? If anything, Victor should be grateful Claire’s not dating some random grifter from out of town. But no—Victor has decided Kyle Abbott is Public Enemy Number One.

So the question becomes: how far is Victor willing to go to rip these two apart?

Victor’s Manipulative Schemes Hit a New Low

As if the mere force of his disapproval wasn’t enough, Victor has already dipped into his playbook of dirty tricks. Kyle’s encounter with Audra in the park was dripping with smugness as he poked the bear, bragging about how she failed to seduce him—and how that failure meant her dream of launching a cosmetics company was now dead, thanks to Victor’s cold-hearted veto.

But let’s be real: if Victor was willing to hire Audra to seduce Kyle in the first place, what’s stopping him from simply inventing the story? This is Victor Newman, after all—the man could lie under oath with a straight face and still act morally superior. Telling Claire a fabricated tale about Kyle and Audra sleeping together would barely register on his ethical radar.

And it wouldn’t stop there.

Gaslighting Claire: Victor’s Emotional Manipulation

Victor’s version of “tough love” is more like emotional warfare. Imagine this: Claire—already scarred by years of psychological abuse at the hands of her lunatic aunt—is finally finding something like normalcy. A boyfriend. Affection. Hope.

Then enters Victor, wagging his finger and proclaiming that if Claire dares to question him—dares to believe Kyle over her “saintly” grandfather—then she’s no longer deserving of his love.

If it sounds melodramatic, that’s because it is. But this is Victor’s standard operating procedure. He demands loyalty at all costs, even if it breaks the very people he claims to protect. For a man who prides himself on family values, he sure seems ready to emotionally annihilate one of his own flesh and blood, just to prove a point.

And if Audra plays along? Well, that’s the cherry on top of this manipulative sundae. She could easily confirm Victor’s lie, spinning a believable web of half-truths. After all, she’s no stranger to scheming, and having Victor owe her one might be worth it.

The Ultimate Betrayal?

What’s most heartbreaking is the impossible position Claire may soon find herself in. She’s finally found someone who treats her as more than a liability. But now she’s facing the wrath of a man who has the power to either elevate her or crush her spirit entirely.

Will she cave under the pressure? Will Kyle be able to fight back against the relentless power of the Newman name? Or will Victor succeed in tearing them apart, only to regret it once the damage is irreversible?

In classic Y&R fashion, the stage is set for heartbreak, betrayal, and the kind of family implosion that keeps fans glued to their screens. One thing is clear: Victor Newman isn’t just on the edge—he’s plummeting off the cliff.

Just when you thought Victor Newman had peaked in his over-the-top dramatics, The Young and the Restless delivered a jaw-dropping July 31 episode that redefined irrational grandparenting. Victor has long ruled the Newman empire with an iron fist, but now he’s taken on a new full-time job: policing Claire’s love life. And he’s doing it…