Victor Newmanβs shocking retreat on the August 21 episode of The Young and the Restless has left fans buzzing, as his decision may jeopardize Audraβs carefully built future and shake Newman Enterprisesβ long-term strategy. While some viewers believe Victor is playing the ultimate power game, others see his move as a rare moment of vulnerability that could open cracks in the Newman empire. The drama leaves Audra β and fans β questioning what comes next.