The Young and the Restless Recap for May 14 reveals a day full of power struggles and betrayals. Phyllis tries—and fails—to manipulate Victor. Billy refuses to surrender in his war with the Newmans. Meanwhile, Nate questions Damian’s loyalty as hidden agendas threaten to explode across Genoa City.

The Young and the Restless Recap: Victor Exposes Phyllis’ Weak Hand

At the jazz lounge, Victor gives Phyllis five minutes to explain her sudden pitch. She hints at valuable intel involving Aristotle Dumas. But she demands a business opportunity in return—one that includes Daniel Romalotti.

Victor listens carefully but quickly grows skeptical. He realizes Phyllis has no clear plan and nothing concrete to offer. When she insists she can influence Dumas, Victor sees through it all. He confidently guesses that Billy is fueling a corporate feud. Phyllis pushes back, but Victor doesn’t buy her act.

Calling her bluff, Victor mocks the idea she has any real access to Dumas. He warns her not to play games with him. With a smug exit, he leaves her stunned and scrambling for her next move.

Phyllis Reaches Out to Dumas—And Gets Ignored

Not ready to give up, Phyllis pulls out Billy’s stolen contact info. She dials Aristotle Dumas directly. Instead, she gets Carter, Dumas’ assistant, on the line. Phyllis introduces herself and claims she has information about a venture involving Billy and Victor. She pushes to speak with Dumas personally. But Carter stays professional and cool. He says he’ll pass on the message—then hangs up without another word.

Left alone and rejected, Phyllis grows frustrated. Still, she refuses to back down. She gives herself a pep talk and decides to keep fighting.

The Young and the Restless Recap: Billy Battles Adam—and Faces Victor’s Challenge

Over at GCAC, Billy crosses paths with Adam. Their conversation turns into a heated argument. Billy accuses Adam of helping launch a Newman Media smear campaign meant to damage him.

Chelsea steps in and learns the full story. Billy isn’t just defending himself—he’s trying to tarnish his image in Dumas’ eyes before the Newmans can. Chelsea urges him to end the battle and take the high road. But Billy refuses to back off. He blames Victor and Adam for starting it.

Later, Victor joins Billy at the bar. He asks if Billy has an answer to his earlier ultimatum. Billy stays vague and avoids giving any direct response. Victor mocks Billy’s history of making the wrong choices. Billy fires back, saying he’ll get it right eventually—and watch Victor stumble instead. Victor warns him not to count on it and walks away.

After their tense exchange, Victor calls Adam and gives the go-ahead. He wants the smear campaign against Billy to launch immediately.

Adam agrees but seems to have his own plan. Chelsea overhears the call and gets emotional. She sees the same manipulation patterns from the past. Adam insists he knows what he’s doing. He asks her to trust him and let him handle it in his own way.

Nate Suspects Trouble Brewing in Damian’s Camp

Back at Nate Hastings’ place, tension is rising. Nate grows uneasy over Victor delaying the funding for Audra’s new venture. When Damian Kane returns with Amy Lewis, there’s a quick update on her health and recovery.

While Amy and Audra chat upstairs, Nate confronts Damian. He wonders if Damian might be acting as a double agent. Damian denies it but is visibly annoyed. Nate says he’s only looking out for his brother. Eventually, the two shake hands and move forward. Amy and Audra return to celebrate Damian’s official welcome to the Winters company.

The Young and the Restless Recap ends with rising suspicions and deepening rivalries. Phyllis failed to impress Victor. Billy is still battling with no clear win in sight. And Adam may be hiding something bigger. Stay tuned for what’s next on The Young and the Restless, only at Soap Opera Daily!