- 6/9/2025
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00:00oh you meet me here of course i didn't want to keep you waiting please join me
00:06sure so what's this about i have something for you is it news did you hear from juma oh no
00:15nothing there um what i have is a present for me why it's just a gesture okay not a romantic
00:27gesture a friendly one okay relax okay i still have some tact besides i know better than to push for
00:37that at least for now hello victor you should know i have spoken with my connections who are very
00:55excited about vibrante oh and i've also met a few key hires who are already busy with product
01:02brainstorming and marketing plans
01:04you were busy yes i have made the most of my first installment so thank you
01:12now if i can get the next batch soon that would be ever so helpful i see well
01:18next installment will be contingent upon how far you have progressed regarding our arrangement
01:29with kyle abbott what's the update it's uh still in progress
01:38well as far as i'm concerned kyle abbott's reputation should have been in shadows by now
01:46yet he seems to have a flourishing relationship with my granddaughter
01:50not for long i know it's been a slow build but kyle is perfectly positioned for a fall
01:58now the next step is france have you had any luck securing invites for kyle and me
02:06why do you think you would make progress in france when you haven't done a damn thing yet
02:14home with all due respect sir progress has been made yes now if i can just get kyle away from claire
02:24sir that gives me my best chance to uh close the deal you will get what you want
02:32well now then it's a good thing that i made things happen
02:36do i agreed to invite us you and kyle abbott on the list okay so it's time to pack your things
02:46so
02:58I don't know.
03:28Doing a killer presentation is we make more work for ourselves.
03:32Everybody wants to partner with Chabot.
03:34No one's as good as us, Dad. It's just our lot in life.
03:37Our brilliance is just unimaginable.
03:40Not to mention our teamwork.
03:42Listen, the buyer definitely loved the projections, but that means more deadlines for us.
03:49I will handle it all while you explore Dumas' estate in Nice.
03:54I am not jealous at all.
03:56Don't make me feel any more guilty than I already do.
03:59I'm just giving you a hard time.
04:01You are, Jabot.
04:02You should go.
04:03And since you and Mom are already going on your honeymoon over there, I don't mind.
04:07I'll handle the day-to-day here.
04:09I have every faith in your leadership.
04:11I am intrigued by the whole thing, though.
04:13It's a bold move for Dumas.
04:15Yeah, this is his thing.
04:17A mysterious and exclusive event inviting so many of Genoa City's power players to a party overseas.
04:25What's the reasoning behind it?
04:27Well, I think he's really just trying to get a lay of the land, see who the power brokers in town are.
04:34Which begs the question, why?
04:35He's planning a move into Genoa City or against Genoa City and the people in it.
04:47So, this gift, it's not something lavish, is it?
04:51Well, I debated, but in the end, the diamonds just look better with the sapphires.
04:59Oh, my God.
05:00You should really see the look on your face right now.
05:02Okay, you're joking, right?
05:04Damn, I should have gone with the rubies instead.
05:07I just couldn't decide rubies or sapphires.
05:10Okay.
05:11Now, would you believe me if I told you the gift is too large to fit inside this room?
05:16Damien.
05:17Okay, okay.
05:19Relax, all right?
05:20No diamonds, no jewelry of any kind.
05:23Okay.
05:24And it fits inside this room?
05:28Yeah.
05:29Just so.
05:30All right, thank goodness.
05:32Man, are you really so opposed to jewelry?
05:35No, I'm just wary of expensive gifts from new people in my life.
05:42Through and order.
05:42But I'll tell you, the gift is reasonably humble.
05:48So, thank you.
05:49For what?
05:50You kept your word.
05:52Yeah, you didn't try to back out of our agreement.
05:55Well, I told you I wouldn't.
05:56Yeah, but sometimes people aren't always straight with you.
06:00You know, they'll say one thing to your face and turn around and do another.
06:03Well, that is not me.
06:04I know that now.
06:06But I have seen folks like that, right?
06:10And sometimes I've been deceived by them.
06:11No, I mean, I get it.
06:13I have been deceived by a CEO or two, right?
06:16People who are deceptive and dishonest.
06:19All right, look, I just want you to know how much I appreciate your honesty and your commitment.
06:26Okay, I don't take that lightly.
06:28Really, you stuck by me even when you didn't have to.
06:31Well, I mean, it's not your fault Aristotle fired you.
06:34Yeah, but the whole reason I was hired at Winners was to act as a spy.
06:39Now, once that incentive was lost, you could have just cast me aside.
06:44Well, I didn't.
06:45Hence my appreciation and the gift.
06:50Well, listen, don't read too much into it.
06:53I just show loyalty and respect to people who deserve it.
06:56Okay?
06:58So, where's my gift?
07:05Please, open it.
07:08If you insist.
07:15Those are some pretty exclusive invites.
07:20A private party at Aristotle de Magiato in France.
07:25Those couldn't have been easy to come by.
07:27Your name, sir, opened so many doors, and I should have known better than to underestimate you.
07:33In order of one thing you must know about me, I'm not interested in flattery.
07:40I did you a favor.
07:42So, I want results.
07:45It is incumbent upon you to convince Kyle Adwin to go on this trip.
07:52Won't be a problem.
07:54Time is of the essence, you know.
07:56And I will ramp things up if necessary.
07:59Good.
08:01Thank you for coming by.
08:06Thank you again, Victor.
08:15Bonjour.
08:19Hello to you two.
08:21What do you want, Holden?
08:23Well, congrats on your invite to France.
08:26You must be ever so pleased.
08:30And how would you know about that?
08:32You know what's a great feeling, Audra?
08:36When you're right.
08:38I knew you were up to something with Kyle that wasn't totally above board, and you're doing it all on Victor Newman's orders.
08:44How fascinating.
08:45Whatever Dumas is up to, I promise to keep things running smoothly at your boat.
08:52A part of me wishes I could trade places with you.
08:56Why?
08:56You aren't excited to explore the French Riviera in June?
08:59It's an isolated location with Victor Newman as a guest.
09:02So, tension.
09:04From the minute we get there, yeah.
09:06Kind of dampens the fun with Victor there, but you have to go, suss it out, see what's happening.
09:11At least to figure out who this Dumas guy is.
09:14And you never want to give Victor a leg up.
09:17He will seize the opportunity and use it against you.
09:20Hey, speaking of that, I've been meaning to ask you, what kind of offer did you make him regarding Claire?
09:27It's not important.
09:28It is to me.
09:30It troubles me.
09:31Any deal with the devil has its risks.
09:34What does this entail?
09:36What did you tell him you would do?
09:40One sec.
09:41Oh, it's Claire.
09:44Yeah?
09:46Claire, how are you?
09:48Whoa, whoa, whoa.
09:49What happened?
09:51What's going on?
09:51Tell me what's wrong.
09:57Mind your own business.
10:00So, when you're going abroad, can I be your stowaway?
10:04Okay, just because I took pity on you when you were out of a job doesn't mean that you have the right to butt into my life.
10:11I don't need your pity.
10:12Well, you clearly need my attention.
10:14So, you're not going to France to enact some sort of agenda, Victor's?
10:18I really don't know what you're talking about.
10:24I don't have to answer any of your questions.
10:27You've eavesdropped and then misinterpreted a conversation.
10:31Then why don't you set me straight?
10:33Watch yourself.
10:35Victor Newman doesn't take kindly to people who spy on him and neither do I.
10:39Well, I think you need to take your own advice and watch yourself.
10:42You know, I was fine until you showed up.
10:44I don't think so.
10:46Believe it or not, I worry about you.
10:48And it seems like you've gotten yourself into a situation that might come back to haunt you.
10:52And it wouldn't be the first time.
10:54Just back off, Holden.
10:56I have everything under control.
10:59Famous last words.
11:01I know, Victor, better than you do.
11:04Well, then you should know that the man has a ruthless reputation
11:06and a long-standing feud with Jack Abbott, Kyle's father.
11:12Why would you put yourself in the middle of that?
11:14Wait, what I do and why is not your concern?
11:17Well, Victor wants you to handle Kyle.
11:18I heard that much.
11:22What does he expect you to do?
11:29Listen, you're doing the best you can.
11:31Just take it beat by beat and take care of yourself.
11:37Give your mom my best.
11:38Let me know if there's anything you need me to do.
11:41I love you too.
11:43Bye.
11:44Cole?
11:46They're transferring him to a hospital in Chicago
11:48and it's top-rated for treating pneumonia.
11:51His condition is that serious.
11:52It's bad enough that Victoria went to Victor for help.
11:54Apparently, he knows of specialists in Chicago
11:57who's agreed to review his case.
12:00Listen to Claire.
12:01The move is just precautionary.
12:02Victoria and Claire must be distraught.
12:05I mean, since he was admitted to the hospital here,
12:07his care has been ongoing.
12:08The doctors say it's key,
12:09but that's all the information they'll give him.
12:11Look, not knowing is bad.
12:12Feeling helpless is the worst.
12:14I mean, you heard me.
12:15I just tried to reassure her.
12:17But it's got to be good they're transferring.
12:18Him to a more focused environment.
12:20Yeah, there's more care, more attention.
12:21That's probably why Victoria has him there.
12:24I mean, she's stressed out.
12:26Claire hates sooner mom like this.
12:28Please tell Claire we're rooting for her dad.
12:32I will.
12:34Let's hope he gets better.
12:35Makes a full recovery soon.
12:37Uh-oh.
12:38Oh.
12:39That is a lot of bad.
12:42All right, don't start, you two.
12:44I've had a very successful morning.
12:46She wouldn't tell me where she was going.
12:48Is it a treat yourself day, Mom?
12:50Well, yes and no.
12:51I had an important mission to execute.
12:53To empty the stores.
12:55I was doing my best to support Lauren's business.
12:57Oh, you had time to get by Fenmore's, did you?
13:00Well, I can't show up at Aristotle Dumas' party wearing something that everyone's seen before, can I?
13:05Oh, no.
13:06Ghastly faux pas.
13:07That was a good plan, Mom.
13:08But, considering the guest list, what to wear might be the least of our worries.
13:17The history of jazz.
13:20Yeah, it's a signed edition.
13:22I found this used bookstore in town where I like to go and kill time.
13:28Anyway, when I saw it, I instantly thought of Neil.
13:32Not because I know him, but based off of what you told me about him.
13:38And Nate, he also talked about him, too.
13:41Anyway, I don't know if you like jazz as much as your dad did, but, well, I thought it might make a nice gift for you.
13:53Did I bungle this?
13:54It was a bad move, right?
13:56I overstepped.
13:57It's more personal than Jerry.
13:59Lily, I'm so sorry.
14:02Who am I to pretend like I know anything about your dad?
14:06No, no.
14:07I, um, I know this book.
14:10It was actually one of my dad's favorites.
14:13Oh.
14:15Oh, so you already have a copy.
14:17Well, we did.
14:18And then Devon and I were going through his things, and we couldn't find the book.
14:23I thought that maybe we had donated it or misplaced it.
14:27And when it was missing, I just, I felt, I felt awful.
14:33I'm so sorry.
14:35Lily, I had no idea.
14:37No, I mean, how could you?
14:39Look, Lily, I hope I didn't bring up any painful memories for you.
14:43This is a wonderful gift.
14:46You don't know what this means to me.
14:55God, this is just so surreal.
14:58Like, what an amazing coincidence.
15:01So do you think it's the same copy that your father used to own?
15:04I mean, I don't know.
15:06My dad's had notes that he wrote into it, so I'll have to just check and see if they're here.
15:13Well, maybe it's fate's way of bringing it back to you.
15:16Yeah, it seems like a move my dad would make.
15:20Lily, I hope this isn't too personal, but has he ever made his, you know, presence known to you since his passing?
15:30Oh, yeah.
15:31I mean, for sure.
15:32I feel his presence all the time, especially when I need him.
15:36I feel him nudging me on when I feel stuck.
15:40Yeah, yeah, mine too.
15:42Jackson, I mean, I feel like he's been.
15:46God, he'd be here, you know, to this town, to my family.
15:52Yeah, I believe that.
15:54Well, I think that my dad would love to have this back in the family.
15:58So, thank you.
16:00I really appreciate it.
16:02You are very welcome.
16:05Okay, and I'm glad that it's well received.
16:08And not some scary present.
16:10Not like a string quartet or something playing for you.
16:14Oh, yeah, exactly.
16:15I guess I should have trusted that you knew what you were doing.
16:18Yeah, maybe you should.
16:20Give me some credit.
16:21Okay, well, noted.
16:23And I love the book.
16:26Good.
16:26Well, maybe next time.
16:28Don't be so on guard, you know, when someone tries to give you a gift.
16:31I prefer to take it one gift at a time.
16:35Oh, actually, I have something for you.
16:38Oh, really?
16:40Well, now who's being presumptuous?
16:42I am so sorry that Cole's illness has gotten so serious.
16:48Me too.
16:49I'm sure this hospital in Chicago will be just what he needs.
16:52Yes, and please tell Claire that he's in our thoughts.
16:55Yeah, I will.
16:56Listen, before Claire called, we were starting to discuss this proposition you made with Victor.
17:01Oh, good.
17:02I'd like to hear about that, too.
17:04Yeah, it's no big deal.
17:05There's nothing really to discuss.
17:07Anything with Victor is a big deal.
17:08No, I understand your concerns, but I've got it all under control.
17:12It never quite works out that way for anyone, and that's not a dig on you or your capabilities.
17:18Any deal that Victor proposes usually has strings attached.
17:22He only agreed to give me classade after he'd gutted the company.
17:26And then I did spies and what was left of it.
17:28Okay, I know not to mess with Victor, but I saw an opportunity and I took it.
17:32It's just a precaution to get him to back off of me and Claire.
17:36I'd still be a lot happier knowing what the details were of this deal.
17:40Okay, I will tell you, not now, soon.
17:45I haven't even told Claire yet.
17:47She should hear it first.
17:48Believe me, Claire might have some issues with this.
17:50And I'm assuming that Claire is part of the term.
17:53Mom, don't push it.
17:55Kyle, you know what?
17:55I hate to say it, but now that Cole is so very sick, Victor might be using this to his advantage.
18:01Oh, I don't see how.
18:02Well, you said that he's the one who sent Cole to that hospital in Chicago, right?
18:06Yeah, but...
18:07Right?
18:07So maybe it's his way of keeping Claire away from you.
18:11I wouldn't put it past Victor to manipulate this entire situation.
18:16That's Cole.
18:17That's Victor.
18:23Are you by chance sabotaging Kyle's relationship with Claire?
18:27Well, if your task is to manipulate Kyle in exchange for funding for your new business, it wouldn't be the worst payoff.
18:33Nothing you can't handle, right?
18:35You have no proof of that.
18:36I've had a strong suspicion you've been setting Kyle up to fail.
18:41If it's at Victor Newman's request, it makes the most sense.
18:43You get the money.
18:45He undermines the abbots.
18:46Voila.
18:47You know, I have been in this town a lot longer than you have.
18:51Don't pretend like you understand how things work here.
18:54I have eyes, Audra.
18:56This would also explain why you've been so flirty with the head of a competing company when supposedly you're so devoted to your boyfriend.
19:03Flirty?
19:04Hmm?
19:04How dare you interpret or judge my professional relationship with a competitor or question my feelings for Nate?
19:14So what are you going to do?
19:16Seduce Kyle?
19:17Is that the plan?
19:18Now, are you actually going to stand there and judge me?
19:21After everything that's happened, the things I know about you, you absolutely cannot be serious.
19:34You are grasping at straws.
19:36You have no idea what's going on or what I'm after.
19:39But you do know what I'm capable of when people cross me.
19:44Don't you?
19:44Don't you?
19:51Your mother is right.
19:54You can't be too careful in dealing with Victor.
19:56If he tries to pull anything, I will be ready for him.
19:59I will stay on guard.
20:01I wish you'd let us help you.
20:02For now?
20:03I just need you to trust me.
20:04I hear your warnings loud and clear.
20:06Kyle, we do trust you.
20:08But he took you away from us once.
20:10That won't happen again.
20:11I promise.
20:14Now, I'm sorry, but I have to go to a lunch meeting.
20:17So I'll see you both later.
20:18Okay.
20:19Bye.
20:21So, you think we made our point?
20:29Well, we tried.
20:30We'll have to keep an eye on him.
20:32Yeah, he'll be all right.
20:33Okay, let's change the subject.
20:35I would like for you to see my purchases from Fenmore's.
20:39You're getting very excited about this trip, aren't you?
20:41Yeah, it's our honeymoon.
20:42Why wouldn't I be?
20:43Well, we've just added a stop in Nice.
20:46Oh, a chateau in France.
20:48What a hard show.
20:48I tell you, we've added to Ma's party to a very nice itinerary that you'd worked very hard on.
20:55And it's fine.
20:56I already took care of it.
20:58Besides, that event might be the highlight of the whole trip.
21:02Okay, now I know you don't mean that.
21:04It may be a billionaire's chateau, but it still works.
21:08And yes, I was hoping to put that aside for the trip.
21:12Then you are disappointed.
21:13No, no.
21:14Okay, maybe for a minute when we first got the invitation.
21:17But I do think it's important for our company that we attend this party.
21:23You're all right with this reclusive billionaire and your evil ex-husband joining our honeymoon.
21:29You really know how to romance a gal.
21:32No, it's all good.
21:34Besides, I want to figure out who DeMa is as much as you do.
21:39And I realized something.
21:42What's that?
21:43Well, this is the first time that I will be attending an event of such global magnitude,
21:49not just as Jack Abbott's wife, but as a power player in my own right.
21:54No doubt about it.
21:57And the fact that we both got invitations, I mean, I have to admit, it's been a great deal to me.
22:03Even if there's some underlying maneuvering going on.
22:07Even if DeMa obviously feels that I'm important enough to be part of his plan.
22:14And it has put a bit of a glint in your eye, hasn't it?
22:17It's made my whole day.
22:19You're amazing, you know that?
22:21You're pretty great yourself.
22:27You need to back off.
22:29There she is.
22:31The real Audra.
22:34I wondered how long it would take for you to bring up what happened in Los Angeles.
22:37Do you need a recap?
22:40No.
22:41And I don't need to be reminded of what you're capable of.
22:45I'll never forget.
22:46Yeah, please don't.
22:48You know, we played games for a while.
22:51Had a nice little back and forth.
22:54But I am telling you now, don't keep messing with me.
22:59Not about this.
23:01I guess I'll just say bon voyage.
23:05Bring me back a souvenir.
23:07Everything okay?
23:10Everything is fine.
23:13I was actually just leaving.
23:15It's nice to see you, Kyle.
23:16I'll leave you in Audra's very capable hands.
23:23You and Holden always seem ready to tear each other apart.
23:36Wear each other's clothes off.
23:39Trust me, you've misread the situation.
23:42Okay.
23:43Holden just likes to reminisce about the past, whereas I don't want to go there.
23:48It seems like the two of you have a more heated history than you let on.
23:52I wouldn't say that.
23:53He would.
23:55Whatever Holden and I had in L.A. meant more to him than it did to me.
24:00Oh, that seems a little harsh.
24:02Why?
24:04I'm desirable.
24:07I can't help it if men want me.
24:10You did.
24:11Yeah, I'm glad I ran into you.
24:15I want to talk to you about the business proposal.
24:18The big public battle royale.
24:22Great.
24:23So, you're interested?
24:25Your idea has merit.
24:27I'm still not sure if Jabot will benefit, though.
24:30Free publicity isn't helpful.
24:31Jabot's an established company.
24:33Yours is not.
24:34You need a boost.
24:36We don't.
24:36Okay, I'm willing to bet that your existing little marketing plan could use some fresh ideas.
24:42You know, something that will take Jabot to the next level.
24:45We do just fine.
24:46Okay, fine.
24:47Won't cut it.
24:48Not with what I've got planned for Vibrante.
24:50This will be a mutually beneficial campaign.
24:55People will talk.
24:57All eyes will be on us.
25:00I highly doubt that, Audra.
25:02Aw.
25:03Are you afraid to play against me?
25:08No.
25:10So, what are you waiting for?
25:13You talk a big game, Audra.
25:17What's your next step?
25:18I am so glad you asked.
25:22Yet, I have the perfect idea for our first public battle.
25:31Okay, so, where's my present?
25:33Am I high?
25:34Am I over?
25:35Well, it's not a wrapped gift.
25:38Oh.
25:39Now I'm intrigued.
25:40So, I talked to Devon and Nate, and they are open to bringing Holden on to work in the division that you'll run.
25:48That's great.
25:50Thanks for checking in on that for me.
25:52Okay, you don't really seem pleased.
25:54I thought you'd be happy.
25:55No, I am grateful that you pursued this, but, um, unfortunately, I've been having second thoughts about the whole thing.
26:04Okay?
26:04And, frankly, Holden has two.
26:07Well, did the talk not go well with him?
26:09I mean, I'm sure the firing was a shock.
26:11He was furious.
26:13Okay?
26:14Not at Dumas, but at me.
26:16He feels like I betrayed him by pursuing the job at Winters.
26:19Well, did you tell him that there might be a job offer at Winters?
26:22Yeah, I did, but I think he was just too pissed off to, to really consider it.
26:29Okay, well, maybe now that he's cooled down, you can go tell him that there's a real offer on the table.
26:33There might be a bigger problem.
26:34Okay, I think he's grown to, to resent the fact that I've been his boss.
26:39Well, you could offer him your job if you want.
26:42No, seriously.
26:43Maybe Holden and I shouldn't work in the same division.
26:47Okay, that way there's no more room for further animosity.
26:51Yeah, okay.
26:52Um, well, just so you know, we don't have just a plethora of available roles at Winters.
26:58So, are you sure you don't want him in the same division as you?
27:03I'm not sure.
27:05At this point, I don't know if Holden and I should be working together anymore at all.
27:12Okay.
27:13So that's it, huh?
27:16You get me fired from my job, and now you don't ever want to work with me again.
27:20What's with you, Damien?
27:25How could you just toss your best friend aside?
27:27You really don't want me to work with your winners now that you lost me my job.
27:38Okay, listen, Damien's just trying to do the right thing here.
27:40He really does want what's best for the both of you.
27:42He forgot about me a while ago.
27:44About the time he met you.
27:46Hey, watch it.
27:47What are you going to do about it?
27:49Holden, this is between you and me.
27:51Okay?
27:51Leave Lily out of it.
27:52Yeah, that's a good idea.
27:53I'm going to let you two talk.
27:54No, don't bother.
27:55Either of you.
27:57You've always been a smooth talker, but I'm no longer interested in listening.
28:01I've done your bidding over and over again.
28:05Everything you asked of me.
28:06And I appreciate that, right?
28:07Do you?
28:08Yes.
28:08Do you appreciate me pretending to be you, sending me in as your surrogate, not knowing
28:14what I would find all to protect you, and that you actually had the nerve to get pissed
28:19because you thought your cover was blown when they surprised me with your dying mother.
28:26But you know what I did?
28:27I didn't let it bother me.
28:28You know why?
28:29Because I cared, bro.
28:31I cared enough to let your anger roll off my back so I can try to convince you to talk
28:37to the woman.
28:38And now, look at you.
28:41Not only do you have your mom back, you have a brother.
28:49Cousins.
28:50Hold it, please.
28:51Just...
28:51Nah, no, don't.
28:54I'm glad you made peace with your mom and found a place within your new family.
28:59I just didn't expect to get left on the cold in the process.
29:04No, hold it.
29:04Hang on.
29:05Just...
29:06Just take a second, okay?
29:08Let's talk.
29:09Let me fix this.
29:10There's no point.
29:12It's clear to me now.
29:14Our friendship served its purpose for you, and now it's over.
29:20Have a nice life, Damon.
29:29Look, I am well aware that Dumas' party isn't merely a social occasion or a chance for me
29:39to show off my status as an abbot.
29:41We don't know what we're walking into.
29:43No, but I am prepared for whatever devious behavior he's planning to present.
29:48I knew better than almost anyone how to play that game.
29:50I still think we need to proceed with caution.
29:53Of course, but if necessary, I will play ball.
29:56I have gone up against plenty of people who thought they were more powerful than me.
30:00I know you have, too.
30:01I hope Dumas does not make the mistake of underestimating you.
30:06Underestimating us?
30:07Anyone who tries to mess with our family will have to answer to both of us.
30:13I like this side of you.
30:14It's the power, right?
30:16The sass?
30:16Yeah, it's intoxicating.
30:19How about having lunch with me?
30:20Oh, you don't want to stay here and watch me model my honeymoon wardrobe?
30:26Well, tempting, though, that is.
30:28I think I'd like to see it fresh on our honeymoon.
30:32No, I think we also need to get serious and maybe get a little focused.
30:37Okay, and at lunch, we can brainstorm how to best be prepared for anything Dumas has up his sleeve.
30:43You are dazzling.
30:45Oh, thank you.
30:47So what is this public cosmetics war?
30:51I have been invited to a private party in France at a chateau in Nice.
30:58Maybe you've heard of it?
30:59You were invited to Dumas' event?
31:01Okay, well, don't be so surprised.
31:04I take it you were invited?
31:05My parents were.
31:06I'm staying back to run, Jebaud.
31:07How did you manage to get your hands on a ticket?
31:09Your company's barely launched.
31:11Okay, I have been in business for a while, Kyle.
31:13Well, even before I came to Genoa City.
31:17And who knows?
31:18Maybe I caught Dumas' attention.
31:20I'm just that good.
31:22Still, the party is for established power players in town.
31:25Seems like a tough ticket to score.
31:27Well, what can I say?
31:29We Bronte already has pause.
31:30So what's your big idea?
31:34Buy me lunch and I'll fill you in.
31:36I'm already meeting someone for lunch and they are running late, so why don't you give me the short version now?
31:43Fine.
31:46So, we turn our visit with Dumas into a competition.
31:53Which perfume would the mysterious mogul prefer for this special woman in his life?
31:58Or something to that effect.
32:00So, Jebaud versus Vibrante.
32:02Do you even have a product to present?
32:04Yeah, a pre-market sample.
32:06Very exclusive.
32:08Ready to show off to Dumas and then debut to the rest of the world.
32:11Oh, don't you have a product you could use?
32:15Of course I do.
32:16Multiple options.
32:18Okay, so then pick one and we're in business.
32:21Why Dumas?
32:23Well, this is a chance for the public to learn something about him.
32:27Yeah.
32:28Get a clue into his references.
32:31A first insight into his personal tastes.
32:34From a man who hides himself from the world.
32:37Which will get us a ton of eyeballs.
32:39Meanwhile, we play up our rivalry.
32:43Set the stage for the Battle Royale.
32:46Okay, don't we need Dumas' approval if we're going to involve him?
32:50Why would he object?
32:52Because he's finicky at best and insanely private.
32:54He invited a bunch of business leaders to a party overseas.
33:00He's clearly crying out for attention.
33:04Okay.
33:05I'll have to run it by my dad.
33:07He's going to be representing Jabot and Nis, so he'll have to be willing to face off against you.
33:12Oh.
33:13You know, I'd rather it be you taking me on.
33:17What difference does it make who initiates the battle between our companies?
33:30Jabot is competing with Vibrante.
33:33A young, hip startup.
33:36It's competing with me.
33:38You're the young, hot co-CEO.
33:41I mean, it'd be a mistake to not have us be the competitors.
33:46Aristotle didn't invite me.
33:48Well, he gave me a plus one.
33:50That could be you.
33:52I mean, what other excuses do you have, Kyle?
33:55Set them up, and I'll knock them down.
33:58I can't leave town right now.
34:01I need to be here for Claire and to handle things at Jabot.
34:03Kyle, what we'd be selling is sex.
34:07I mean, we would drive the world crazy.
34:10You and I will go head to head, toe to toe.
34:14I mean, no offense to your father, but there's more of a spark between you and me.
34:22I see your point.
34:25Just imagine how big this could be.
34:29Sorry, Audra.
34:30Nice try, but it's not going to happen this time around.
34:34Just think it over.
34:37It's in both of our best interests.
34:41You know I'm right.
34:57You will have to do better than that.
35:00You.
35:02Otherwise, this whole endeavor is for naught.
35:17Hello, Victor.
35:22Jack and Maya.
35:24Have a nice lunch.
35:25Uh, hold on.
35:27There's something you should know.
35:33Hmm.
35:34I didn't expect that.
35:36I must have really ticked him off.
35:37Should I go after him?
35:38No, no, no, no.
35:40He was upset.
35:41I would just give him a minute.
35:43Right.
35:44Look, I'm really sorry for what's happened between you two.
35:47I'm sure you can fix it.
35:48No, no.
35:49I don't think so.
35:51I think he meant what he said.
35:53That we're no longer friends.
35:55Well, I'm sorry for any part that I've played in that.
35:59None of this is on you, okay?
36:01You just tried to keep the peace between us.
36:02All right?
36:03So, thanks for defending me.
36:07Well, look, it's not your fault either.
36:10Yeah, but part of it is.
36:12He's right.
36:14I took him for granted.
36:16I let power go to my head.
36:19No, I think that he's more upset about the personal than the professional.
36:22Yeah, well, I guess I was so focused on reconnecting with my mom, meeting Nate, you, Devon, that I just didn't get how that felt for him.
36:37You know, he felt like he was being left behind.
36:40Well, maybe he needs to hear how much your relationship means to you.
36:44You know, after I lost my father and I cut contact with my mom, Hoden was there for me, okay?
36:55Of course, yes, we fought sometimes, but, look, when the chips were down, we always had each other's backs.
37:08But now I've blown it.
37:14Jack and I have decided to attend Aristotle Dumas' party.
37:21Yeah, we're going to see you and Nicky in France.
37:24You will indeed.
37:26I'm the reason for the event.
37:29Because the world revolves around you.
37:32No, because Dumas and I have had some business dealings before.
37:36He considers me a worthy adversary, unlike you.
37:40So, we've been invited halfway around the world for no reason at all.
37:48I think he will serve as a dysfunction.
37:52Pons.
37:53In his bigger game.
37:54Oh, I doubt that, but I am determined to find out what game he is playing.
37:59If I were you, if I may make a suggestion, stay home.
38:04Stay out of the frame.
38:05Are you seriously trying to scare us away?
38:08I am so looking forward to being shacked up in a chateau in Nice with you.
38:14Every bit as much as you look forward to being there with me.
38:17I'll do my damnedest to ignore you.
38:21I think Dumas has other plans for us, wouldn't you say?
38:26Just wait.
38:29Bye.
38:29Bye.
38:30Bye.
38:30Bye.
38:31Bye.
38:31Bye.
38:45Bye.
38:47Bye.
38:52Kris.
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