exacting revenge on those who had wronged her. “What can I do?” Summer asked, her voice filled with determination.

Victor’s tone grew more serious, a steely edge in his voice. “Jack Abbott and Diane Jenkins have been thorns in my side for too long. It’s time they learned what it means to cross the Newman family. You, Summer, as CEO of Marchetti, have a unique position of influence over Jabot, and that’s where we can hit them the hardest.”

Summer’s mind raced as she considered the possibilities. It was true—her role at Marchetti gave her significant leverage within Jabot. She had access to information, connections, and resources that could be used to undermine Jack and Diane. The thought of using her position to strike back at them sent a thrill through her. It was almost too perfect. “I’ll do it,” Summer said without hesitation. “Whatever you need, Grandfather. I’m in.”

Victor’s approval was clear in his voice. “That’s my girl. We’ll bring them to their knees together.”

As the call ended, Summer felt a surge of adrenaline. She had always known that the world of business was ruthless, but now she was beginning to understand just how much power she held. For too long, she had played the role of the dutiful granddaughter, supportive wife, and loving mother. But now, everything had changed. She had been betrayed, humiliated, and left to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. It was time to stop being the victim and start taking control.

Summer stood up from her desk, her mind already formulating a plan. She knew that Jack would never see it coming. He had always treated her well—perhaps even too well—but kindness was a weakness, and in this world, only the strong survived. Jack’s loyalty to her had blinded him to the possibility of betrayal, and that would be his downfall.

As she walked through the halls of Marchetti, Summer couldn’t help but reflect on how far she had come. She had once been a bright, eager young woman who wanted nothing more than to make a name for herself in the fashion industry. But now, she was a force to be reckoned with—a woman who had been pushed to the brink and had come back stronger than ever. She had a son to protect, a legacy to build, and enemies to destroy.

The first step in her plan was to consolidate her power within Marchetti. She had already earned the respect of her employees, but now she needed to ensure their loyalty. Subtle changes were made—key positions were reassigned, and people she knew she could trust were brought in. Those with ties to Jabot were quietly sidelined, their influence diminished as Summer tightened her grip on the company.

Next, she began gathering information, knowing that in the world of business, knowledge was power. She dug into Jabot’s financials, looking for weaknesses and vulnerabilities that could be exploited. She reached out to contacts within the industry, using her charm and wit to extract information that would be useful in the coming battle.

But Summer wasn’t content with just weakening Jabot—she wanted to bring Jack down completely, to destroy him in a way that would leave no room for recovery. She knew that Jack was a man of principles, someone who valued loyalty and integrity, and that was where she would strike. Summer began planting seeds of doubt within Jabot, subtly questioning Jack’s leadership, his decisions, and his motives. She knew that once those doubts took root, they would grow and spread, infecting the minds of those who had once been his staunchest supporters.

At first, Jack tried to address the issues head-on, holding meetings, having discussions, and trying to reassure his employees that everything was fine. But the more he tried to assert control, the more it seemed to slip through his fingers. It was as if the very foundation of Jabot was crumbling beneath him, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t hold it together.

For Summer, this was just the beginning. She was determined to see Jack and Diane brought to their knees, and with Victor’s support, she knew that nothing could stand in her way.