Genoa City is no stranger to betrayal, obsession, or revenge—but nothing has prepared fans for the storm that’s brewing inside Kyle Abbott. Once the charming, level-headed heir to the Jabot empire, Kyle’s world has collapsed under the crushing weight of heartbreak, humiliation, and hate. And now, as whispers of death echo through the corridors of power, one terrifying truth comes to light: Kyle Abbott may have finally crossed the line from broken to brutal.

The shocking revelation that Kyle could be responsible for the deaths of Claire Newman and Holden Novak has sent shockwaves through the lives of everyone connected to the Abbott and Newman dynasties. What drove him to this point? The answer lies in a toxic mix of betrayal, jealousy, and vengeance—three powerful forces that have twisted his love into something far darker.

1. Holden Novak — The Rival Who Lit the Fuse

From the moment Holden Novak set foot in Genoa City, Kyle saw him as a threat. A smooth-talking charmer with secrets of his own, Holden quickly became the man everyone admired—and the man Kyle couldn’t stand. But what began as professional rivalry soon became something far more personal when Claire Newman, the woman Kyle adored, found herself drawn to Holden.

Claire’s growing closeness to Holden was like salt on an open wound. Kyle had warned her repeatedly that Holden’s interest was far from innocent, but Claire dismissed his warnings as paranoia. When she ultimately chose Holden.