Cane and Phyllis have Newman Enterprises at their fingertips on The Young and the Restless. But the Newmans won’t give up without a fight. Phyllis feels she deserves this company because she’s a part of the legacy family. But is she right?

Key Takeaways

• Phyllis and Cane successfully turned the AI program on its host, Victor.
• In a single false move, the program tore through Newman Enterprises’ security and assets, forcing a shutdown.
• The power couple effectively seized control of the major division as the company crumbled in real-time.
• Phyllis believes she deserves to have a piece of the Newman empire.

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Why Phyllis Deserves Newman

Unlike the Newman family, who were born into wealth, Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) clawed her way to the top. She argued that she deserved a win after being looked down upon. She’s also a highly skilled technical guru who used the AI program to take down the billion-dollar conglomerate.

She demonstrated the technical know-how to lead a modern, tech-driven company. Some Phyllis fans would agree that Victor (Eric Braeden) owed her due to his past treatment of her. Taking his company would be the long-overdue restitution she’s been seeking.

Additionally, Phyllis has a track record as a successful entrepreneur. She successfully owned and operated The Grand Phoenix hotel and held executive roles at Jabot and Newman in the past.

Phyllis justifies her power move to secure a legacy for her children, Daniel (Michael Graziadei) and Summer (Allison Lanier). She can see them running a powerful media company one day. By seizing Newman Enterprises, she effectively consolidates Summer’s inheritance.