Victor identifies the person using the alias Aristotle Dumas – is he JT? Y&R Spoilers

The Young and the Restless: Victor Newman, Aristotle Dumas & the Power Game

In Genoa City, few rivalries are as intense or mysterious as that between Victor Newman and Aristotle Dumas. Over the years, Victor has cemented his status as a master manipulator, always one step ahead.

His ongoing battle with Dumas appears to be more than a personal vendetta — it’s a psychological chess match, full of strategy, secrecy, and deception.

Recently, Victor hinted to Michael Baldwin that each of his victories forces Dumas to retreat into the shadows.

This pattern raises questions: is Aristotle truly a threat, or is he merely a facade? Some fans and insiders speculate that Dumas might be a decoy, created or used by Victor to expose weaknesses in his enemies.

This theory gains traction with Victor’s recent move — leaking false information to Lily Winters to shake Dumas’ confidence and provoke a reaction.

At the same time, Mustache continues pulling strings behind the scenes, feeding misdirection to keep everyone guessing.

A surprising twist came when it was revealed Dumas contacted Billy Abbott, not the other way around.

If Dumas is a decoy, this could be Victor’s way of testing Billy’s loyalty and intentions, especially concerning Abbott Communications. Is Billy aligning with the enemy, or is he being manipulated?

Meanwhile, Billy is once again caught between two women — Sally Spectra and Phyllis Summers — both with strong feelings and conflicting agendas

. Sally’s passion and vulnerability make her a wildcard. Could she be used as a pawn in Victor’s larger scheme?

Phyllis, a seasoned player in her own right, might use her history with Billy to influence his decisions, potentially making matters worse.

Victor’s web of manipulation extends far beyond Dumas. Every move he makes seems designed to test, trap, or expose those around him.

The idea that Dumas may not even exist adds a chilling depth to his plan — every past encounter could have been a setup to reveal the true intentions of people like Billy, Lily, and others.

Speculation continues:

• Is Aristotle Dumas a real, reclusive power broker?

• A mole planted by Victor?

• Or an elaborate phantom, created to stir paranoia and confusion?

Whatever the truth, one thing is clear — Victor Newman is in control. Whether through misinformation, emotional manipulation, or strategic alliances, he’s reshaping the power dynamics of Genoa City.

And Billy? He stands at a crossroads: continue his cycle of revenge or rise above it before it consumes him.

As the lines between ally and enemy blur, the next chapter promises explosive revelations. In The Young and the Restless, trust is a weapon, and only the sharpest minds survive.