Billy and Sally arrive at Society in costume for the launch, only to discover that none of their guests are there. Cane appears and sits at the bar. He thought they’d never arrive. Pouring drinks, Ashby explains that the party’s been called off, hopefully, as well as the launch of Abbott Communications.

Appalled, Sally asks what Cane has done. He explains that he cancelled the party and the staff. They can hardly believe he expects them to sit down and chat. Ashby insists this is his way of looking out for them. He still considers Billy a brother and warns that Victor will soon have the power to destroy his company. He can take control of AC’s finances. Billy asks how that’s possible. Phyllis appears and declares that it’s possible because Cane sold them all out!

Sidling over to Cane, Phyllis asks, “Is it true?” Cane invites her to share her thoughts. She asks if he has AI software that can infiltrate a company’s financial system. Cane smirks that Nick must have gone to her and warned her. Sally wants to know what the hell they’re talking about, so Phyllis fills them in on the existence of Ashby’s AI program.

Will Jack and Diane Argue?

At the Abbott residence, Jack and Diane are all in a lather because the launch was suddenly cancelled and they can’t reach Billy. Diane and Jack speculate as to the reason for the surprising news, with Diane snarking that Jack should have been notified. They can’t reach Sally either, so Jack will look for answers elsewhere.

After Jack learns that Abby’s staff found out it was cancelled on social media. Diane wonders if they Billy moved the event because Cane got to him. Jack argues that Billy wouldn’t do that. Diane concedes the point, but not entirely. She wouldn’t put anything past Billy or Cane. Jack notes she doesn’t think much of his brother. Diane argues that this can’t be totally surprising given how many times they’ve argued.

Will Kyle Make Matters (Much) Worse?

At Crimson Lights, Kyle’s stewing about breaking Claire’s trust when Holden walks in. Seeing an outlet for his anger, Kyle confronts him about getting drunk with Claire and orders him to stay the hell away from her.

Holden stays cool, but Kyle, decidedly doesn’t. He complains that his cousin, Abby, saw Holden and Claire together, and warns Novak not to test him. Holden informs the Abbott that Claire can make her own decisions. Kyle accuses him of taking advantage of her vulnerability because he has a past with Audra. Holden counters that Kyle is the one who mistreated her. He was there for her when Cole died… he should be happy she had someone to rely on.

Holden insists he’s not undermining their relationship; he even told Audra to back down. Giving a warning himself, he advises Kyle not to come at him again, especially when he doesn’t have a leg to stand on.

Holden reveals that he’s been Claire’s confidante and Kyle fumes that he’s over-stepping. He’s a player and needs to back the hell off. As he utters those w