The holidays in Genoa City take a dark and chilling turn as the return of Ian Ward, the notorious criminal mastermind,

brings a sinister twist. Ian, who has long lived in the shadows of the city’s underworld, makes a dramatic return—but not

in the way anyone expected. This time, he’s adopted the guise of the jolly old Santa Claus. At first, it seems like an

innocent holiday tradition, with Ian donning the red suit and spreading cheer to children in the community. But beneath this festive façade lies a malevolent scheme that will throw the lives of several families into turmoil.

Ian’s transformation into Santa is not about spreading joy. He is using the holiday season as a cover for his twisted plan. While children are usually drawn to the warmth and kindness that Santa represents, Ian sees their innocence as an opportunity to manipulate and control. It doesn’t take long for him to zero in on the most vulnerable targets: the children of Genoa City. Among them, Harrison, Arya, and Connor stand out as being particularly impressionable. But it’s Harrison, already a victim of a past kidnapping, who becomes Ian’s primary target.

Why Harrison? The young boy has already been through so much trauma in his short life, having been previously kidnapped by none other than Jordan, who is now working alongside Ian. His fragile trust in adults makes him a perfect pawn for Ian’s twisted plot. By abducting Harrison, Ian hopes to create chaos in the lives of his parents, Claire and Kyle, and disrupt the growing family bond they’re building. Ian knows that taking Harrison will destabilize the future that Claire and Kyle are trying to build together, particularly if they were to marry. If Claire were to become Harrison’s stepmother, it would give the boy the stability he desperately needs. But Ian and Jordan are determined to destroy that future.

Their plan is simple: abduct Harrison, threaten his safety, and use him to manipulate Claire, Kyle, and the Newman family. If they can break Claire and Kyle under the pressure, the consequences will ripple throughout their lives, causing chaos that Ian and Jordan can use to regain control. This dark plot will challenge Claire and Kyle’s relationship, putting everything they’ve worked for in jeopardy.

What makes this situation even more terrifying is the fact that Victor Newman, the patriarch of the Newman family, is completely unaware of the danger that is brewing right under his nose. Despite his wealth, influence, and power, Victor remains blind to the fact that Ian and Jordan are working in the shadows, plotting their next move. This personal and insidious threat is unlike anything Victor has ever faced before, and his usual control over his family is no match for the malicious intent of Ian and Jordan.

As Christmas approaches, the festive atmosphere in Genoa City is overshadowed by the sinister intentions of Ian Ward, who plans to use the holiday spirit to execute his dangerous scheme. What should be a time of joy, family bonding, and celebration has turned into a season of fear and uncertainty for Harrison’s family, especially Claire and Kyle. The abduction of Harrison sets off a series of events that will push Claire to her limits. Desperate to find Harrison and bring him home, Claire and Kyle must confront not only the physical danger posed by Ian and Jordan but also their deepest fears—fear of losing the child they both care about so deeply.

The countdown to chaos begins as the stakes are raised higher than ever. The fate of Harrison, the stability of Claire and Kyle’s relationship, and the future of the Newman family all hang in the balance. Ian and Jordan’s manipulation knows no bounds, and they are willing to stop at nothing to see their goals achieved, even if it means using innocent children as pawns in their twisted game. For Victor Newman, the shocking revelation of this dark plot will come too late, and the damage caused by Ian and Jordan’s actions will be felt across the entire Newman family.