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Victor never acts without knowing the outcome, and this time, his target is Diane Jenkins – the woman Jack Abbott bet his honor, heart, and Jabot’s future to protect.

In Victor’s eyes, it was not only a strategic mistake but also a fatal weakness, and he did not hesitate to turn that weakness into a weapon.

From the moment Victor decided to take action, everything was like a pre-arranged chess game, just waiting for the chess piece named Diane to be pushed into a corner.

He started by activating his extensive network – relationships, trusted associates, underground sources, and confidential channels that few people can reach – to dig deep into Diane’s past.

More than just uncovering her common mistakes, Victor wanted the darkest details, the secrets Diane had tried to bury, the questionable choices and the shadowy dealings that could be twisted into evidence against her.

The goal was not simply to expose the truth; it was to create a new “truth,” compelling enough and brutal enough to make Jack wonder if he had misplaced his trust.

As the investigation intensified, whispers began circulating around Genoa City. Odd rumors about Diane’s past resurfaced at the worst possible times, and documents suddenly “found” their way into the hands of people capable of spreading chaos.

Each leak was calculated, each hint crafted to damage Diane’s credibility without revealing Victor’s involvement. It was a masterclass in manipulation, and Victor enjoyed watching the story unfold exactly as he intended.

Meanwhile, Diane felt something shifting around her, as if invisible forces were tightening a noose she couldn’t see. Strange questions from business partners, suspicious glances from colleagues, and Jack’s growing concern made her realize she was being cornered.

Yet she had no idea who was behind the sudden storm, nor how deeply the threat had burrowed into her reputation.

Jack, torn between loyalty and fear, fought desperately to defend Diane. But even he could not deny the mounting pressure. Every new accusation pushed him closer to doubt, and Victor knew it.

Jack’s internal conflict was Victor’s greatest weapon — a slow, psychological unraveling.

By the time Victor felt ready to make his next move, the foundation beneath Diane had already begun to crack. Her past, once controlled and contained, was now a weapon used against her.

And for Victor, this was only the opening act.

Because his true aim was not merely to destroy Diane — it was to destabilize Jack, weaken Jabot, and reassert himself as the dominant force in Genoa City. Diane was simply the pressure point, the perfect vulnerability Victor needed to exploit.

And as the pieces of Victor’s grand chessboard continued to shift, one thing became clear:
This battle was far from over — and the next move would change everything.