In the latest gripping twist on The Young and the Restless, the ever-manipulative Jordan sets her sights on a new victim—Lucy, the young

daughter of Daniel and Heather. As the tension in Genoa City reaches new heights, Jordan embarks on a dark and insidious mission to

transform Lucy into a ruthless weapon, using the grief and pain she’s suffering to fuel her own devious agenda.

Lucy, once an innocent child, has been irrevocably changed by the tragic death of her mother, Heather. She now lives in emotional isolation, retreating into herself and speaking very little to anyone. Her world is consumed by sorrow, and it doesn’t take long for Jordan to notice the vulnerability in the young girl. Seeing an opportunity to manipulate, Jordan begins to plant dangerous seeds in Lucy’s mind, convincing her that revenge against Sharon and Nick—the people she believes are responsible for Heather’s death—is not only justified but necessary.

Jordan’s manipulation is subtle yet powerful. She begins to twist the truth, painting Sharon and Nick as villains in Lucy’s life, subtly feeding her the idea that they must pay for the pain they’ve caused her. In the mind of a grieving child, truth and lies blur, and Lucy, overwhelmed by her emotions and confusion, begins to see revenge as her only path to healing. This psychological manipulation goes far deeper than just planting seeds of hatred. Jordan isn’t just interested in turning Lucy into a pawn of vengeance; she aims to mold her into a cold-hearted killer, much like Claire, a previous victim Jordan had turned into her own assassin.

Jordan’s plan takes a sinister turn as she works tirelessly to break down Lucy’s emotional defenses and reprogram her into a tool for her own purposes. Through a combination of lies, emotional manipulation, and relentless control, Jordan prepares Lucy to do her bidding without hesitation. It’s not just about revenge—it’s about power, control, and turning Lucy into a weapon who would do anything to carry out Jordan’s orders.

Meanwhile, Daniel and Phyllis, consumed by their grief and desire for justice over Heather’s death, are blind to what’s happening with their daughter. Their obsession with Sharon and Nick leads them to focus only on their own vendetta, failing to recognize the growing emotional distance between them and Lucy. As they get further lost in their own turmoil, they fail to see how much Lucy is suffering, and by the time they realize what Jordan has done, it may be too late.

Jordan’s ultimate move is to kidnap Lucy and take her away from Genoa City, isolating her from any potential interference. She plans to take Lucy to another city, where she can continue her manipulations without the prying eyes of the Newmans and others who might try to stop her. It’s a cold and calculated strategy—one that mirrors her previous manipulation of Claire, whom she turned into a heartless killer for her own benefit. As the date of the kidnapping looms, Daniel and Phyllis race against time to stop Jordan, desperate to save their daughter from falling further into her web of lies.

The stakes are higher than ever as Nikki, ever the protector, senses something is wrong. Her instincts tell her that Lucy is in grave danger, and she’s determined to stop Jordan before it’s too late. Meanwhile, Mariah, who has experienced Jordan’s manipulation firsthand through Ian Ward, recognizes the signs of a child being groomed for control. She’s determined to help, knowing the danger Lucy is in.

With the clock ticking, Michael also steps in, calling an emergency meeting to devise a plan to stop Jordan and rescue Lucy. The entire town of Genoa City is on edge, knowing that dark forces are at work. Will they be able to stop Jordan from taking Lucy away and turning her into a weapon of destruction? Or is it already too late to save Lucy from becoming the next victim of Jordan’s twisted mind games? The battle for Lucy’s soul has only just begun, and the tension is about to explode.

Who will stand up to Jordan’s ruthless manipulation, and can anyone stop her before it’s too late? The fate of Lucy—and possibly the future of Genoa City—hangs in the balance as this dark and thrilling storyline unfolds. Stay tuned for what promises to be a shocking and intense chapter in The Young and the Restless.