Ian made it clear that the situation was now out of everyone’s control and that the consequences were on all of them. He expressed his intent to take action he had long delayed, rejecting Victor’s offer for a deal. Determined to take down the entire Newman family, Ian ordered Victor to summon his children. To make his point, he threatened harm to one of them unless his demands were met.
Michael tried to reason with Ian but was dismissed. Ian told Michael that since he wasn’t a blood relative, he could leave. Michael refused, standing by Victor and insisting on remaining with the family. Ian mocked his loyalty but was not interested in negotiating. With no other option, Victor called his son to the ranch. Ian took pleasure in the situation, eager for the events to unfold.
After incapacitating a security guard, Ian forced Nikki, Claire, and Victoria to join the others. He stated that he was ridding the world of what he considered a corrupt influence. When Nikki responded, he promised that she would be the last to die, so she could witness the rest of her family fall first. Victoria tried to appeal for Claire’s safety, but Ian rejected her plea, calling her disloyal. He revealed that his anger was tied to his obsession with someone he had loved and blamed the Newmans for her death.
Claire stepped forward, challenging Ian’s perspective. She explained that the person he had loved had never truly loved him back and had used him for her own gain. Ian dismissed her words, refusing to accept them. The confrontation grew more heated as Ian focused on Claire and demanded to know the truth about what happened to the person he had cared for, blaming Claire for her loss.
Adam arrived at the ranch, assessing the situation and attempting to confront Ian. He was ordered to join the others. Victor once again offered a deal to save his family, even proposing to sacrifice himself, but Ian rejected it. No longer interested in money or any negotiations, he simply wanted to eliminate the Newmans.
Adam called Ian’s bluff, suggesting that Ian’s true motives went beyond revenge. Ian responded with taunts, but Nick intervened, which only led to further mockery. Ian then turned to Nikki, questioning her loyalty and trying to undermine her relationship with Victor.
As the tension reached its peak, Victor made one last attempt, offering to leave with Ian to end the conflict. But Ian was not convinced, and despite the Newmans standing together, the situation remained dangerously unresolved.
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