In a stunning twist that shakes the very core of the Newman family, Victor Newman is faced with a truth he never expected. For years, Victor harbored a secret suspicion—a nagging doubt about Adam’s true parentage. Despite raising him as his own and grooming him to lead the Newman legacy, Victor couldn’t shake the feeling that Adam might not be his biological son. This hidden fear grows into an obsession, pushing Victor to seek definitive answers.
Determined to uncover the truth, Victor enlists the help of Elena, trusting her with a confidential DNA test comparing Adam’s genetics with Jack Abbott’s. As the days pass, the anticipation becomes unbearable. Finally, the results arrive—and the revelation is nothing short of earth-shattering. The DNA test confirms Victor’s worst fear: Adam is not his biological son. Instead, he is the child of Jack Abbott and Hope Newman.
The discovery is a devastating blow to Victor, shattering the carefully curated image of the Newman dynasty. For years, Victor believed Adam would continue his legacy, but now that dream lies in ruins. The realization that his chosen heir is the product of an affair between Hope and his longtime rival, Jack, cuts deeper than any business betrayal ever could.
Unable to bear the deception, Victor makes a bold and ruthless move—he publicly reveals the DNA results. In a dramatic press conference, Victor announces that Adam is not a Newman and strips him of his place in the family. This public denouncement sends shockwaves through Genoa City, leaving Adam humiliated and exiled.
As the Newman empire reels from this revelation, the future remains uncertain. Will Victor’s decision tear the family apart for good, or is there a path to redemption? For Adam, the truth changes everything—forcing him to question his identity and his place in a world where he’s no longer a Newman.