At a cafe in Los Angeles, Damian was skeptical about Nate's interest in hiring him, questioning why he was being headhunted when his resume didn’t seem to justify the attention. Nate admitted there was more to the story, claiming his desire to hire Damian was genuine, but that meeting him in person was personal. He shared his own career shift from being a doctor to working in the corporate world, driven by the support of his family. "Where do I fit into this?" Damian asked. Nate said he felt a connection after reading Damian's resume, believing they were kindred spirits. He wondered if Damian might be someone who needed a break.
Damian explained he could be selective and often moved on when he felt stuck. Nate suggested his restlessness was intentional, and that Damian knew exactly what he was doing. Damian laughed, finding it odd that Nate wanted to know so much about him. Nate, however, recognized similarities between Damian's story and The Count of Monte Cristo, guessing that Damian worked for a company tied to Monte Cristo Investments and Danglars Properties, jumping between firms owned by the same person. Impressed by Nate's insights, Damian acknowledged he was reliable, despite his job-hopping.
Nate proposed a job in strategic planning for Winters’ financial department, where Damian’s experience would be invaluable.
He emphasized that if Damian succeeded, the rewards would be substantial. Damian agreed it seemed like a good fit but was unsure why Nate thought he would leave his current role in L.A. Nate hinted that the right financial incentive could motivate him, asking if Damian was interested.
Damian requested time to think it over. Nate agreed and promised to send him the offer. Damian said he would give his decision soon, and they shook hands before parting ways. Afterward, Nate met with Audra and Amy to discuss the meeting. Amy was pleased that Nate had made contact, but Nate wasn’t sure if Damian was truly interested. He mentioned that Damian didn’t seem rattled by the offer, and Amy remarked that in her experience, Damian was far more reactive. Nate, however, felt that Damian’s calm demeanor suggested a calculated approach, and though Damian was going to think about it, Nate wasn’t optimistic about the outcome.
Audra advised that Nate should be more forthcoming the next time he spoke to Damian, revealing the full truth about the situation. Meanwhile, at Crimson Lights, Chance updated Nick on the search for Sharon, confirming that despite hours of searching, no sign of her had been found. Nick remained hopeful, interpreting her absence as a sign she might still be alive.
At the ranch, Victor tasked Michael with investigating Ian's return to town. Michael discovered Ian had a clean prison record and had been ordained, but Victor was certain Ian’s presence in Genoa City was linked to the recent disappearances. Victor demanded Michael find out Ian's motives and, if necessary, send him back to prison. As Nick and Chance joined Victor and Michael, they discussed the possibility that Ian was behind Sharon's disappearance and Heather’s murder. Nick, frustrated with the lack of action, declared that he was going to take matters into his own hands.
Meanwhile, Ian, staying in a motel, was anxious about the lack of news on Sharon’s disappearance. He pressured Jordan to confirm she had followed his instructions and ensured Sharon's body was disposed of. Despite her attempts to assure him, Ian was growing paranoid about the lack of progress. When Nick arrived at the motel and confronted Ian about Sharon’s disappearance, Ian denied any involvement, though Nick wasn’t convinced. Ian maintained his innocence, but Nick was determined to get answers, warning Ian that if anything happened to Sharon, he would make Ian pay.
In an old sewer, Sharon, chained to a pipe, weakly called for help. Cameron appeared, mocking the situation, as they discussed guilt, crimes, and growth. Sharon feared she wouldn’t survive long enough to prove her innocence in Heather's murder. Cameron pointed out that whoever had kidnapped her wanted to frame her for crimes she hadn’t committed, suggesting they had targeted her because she was a liability once Heather’s case was reopened. Sharon began to understand that her captors had deliberately taken her to the same location where she had killed Cameron, a place where no one would likely find her.
Despite her dire situation, Sharon held onto the hope that her family might believe in her innocence. Cameron, ever cynical, warned her not to rely too heavily on Nick, though Sharon remained hopeful that he would figure out what had happened to her.
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