Victoria Drops a Bomb — and Billy’s Blindsided by Sally’s Secret

At the ranch, Victoria realizes Adam and Chelsea are on edge and asks Victor why it feels like a tribunal. He demands that Adam explain what he did behind his back to get his hands on Newman Media. Adam tells Victoria that they convinced Spectra-Charles that the battle wouldn’t be worth it but she doesn’t buy it. Daddy tried and Sally and Audra weren’t cowed, so what gives?

Chelsea claims she talked the ladies around, but Victoria’s skeptical. As Adam and Chelsea keep fumbling for an explanation, Adam points out he could have gone to the dark side when he got shut out of the company, but he’s stayed loyal. Victor thinks they’re being way too defensive. After, ‘Chadam’ storm out, Victoria promises her daddy she’ll get to the bottom of it.

Will Billy Be Chill?

At Crimson Lights, Sally and Audra toast to their success. Their latest deal means the company will stand strong without Newman Media. Audra reminds her friend to tell Billy they sold the company to his nemesis before he hears it from someone else. Sally says the timing was wrong this morning. She wants to tell him in public so he won’t freak out too much. They may wish he would be chill, but this is Billy they are talking about.

Meanwhile, Billy’s at home, and is on the phone with Cane. He ignores calls from Jill as he assures him he’ll make the new job his priority. After disconnecting, he makes an unsuccessful attempt at looking for Chancellor secrets by reading random internet articles. Sally calls and tries to tell him her secret, but can’t, as he keeps rambling about Jill and wanting to read the baby Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Sally decides to do it in person and announces she’s heading home.

Back at Crimson Lights, Audra guesses Sally didn’t come clean. She urges her pal to remind Billy of what’s important before she drops the bomb and to make him understand that she was acting in the best interests of the company. Sally sighs that she doesn’t want to lie, but she’s not sure she can trust Billy with the truth.

Victoria Drops a Bomb

At home, Billy’s startled when Victoria arrives looking for Sally. He’s shocked speechless when she tells him Adam got Newman Media back from his bride-to-be, and tries changing the subject, but Victoria won’t let it go.

Before long, Sally arrives, and amid her panic at spotting Victoria, is confronted about the deal. She claims that she and Audra realized the fight wasn’t worth it and let the company go. Victoria expresses suprise that she would agree to that without a penny of compensation. Sally tries to smooth out the story until Victoria announces that she doesn’t care… but her daddy does.

Once his ex leaves, Billy guesses this was the big news Sally had but didn’t want to tell him.

Chelsea Questions Adam’s Motives

At the outdoor cafe, Adam and Chelsea hope Victoria won’t be able to figure things out. They are depending on Sally and Audra to keep this secret. They commend each other on their performances at the ranch. Chelsea has to wonder if Adam is as disappointed at being passed over as he acted. Does he actually plan to make a bigger play to get control of the family empire?

Nikki Gets Negative

At the ranch, Nikki fumbles for her lipstick in her room before going downstairs. Sitting with Victor, she admits she broke her mirror. She’s frustrated and not feeling optimistic that her condition is only temporary.

The Final Scenes

At the cafe, Adam asks Chelsea if she thinks he’s planning to bring Spyder back to take over Newman. She thinks it would serve Victor right if he did. He admits he would love the power, but it would cost him too much. He wants them to be a happy family with Connor. She’s relieved.

At home, Sally and Billy argue about her decision to hand the company back to Adam of all people. He’s beyond angry at Adam and Chelsea bullying their way to this. He’s baffled when she begs him to leave this alone. What else is she not telling him?

Victoria returns to the ranch and checks in with her mother. How is she feeling? Nikki’s annoyed that people keep asking. She’s angry and scared. As she tries to storm off, she trips and falls into – where else? – but Victor’s arms.