In a dimly lit office, the tension between Devon Hamilton and his sister

Lily Winters reaches a breaking point. Devon’s phone buzzes,

and Jill Abbott’s name flashes on the screen. Her sharp tone on the other

end immediately warns Devon of her frustration. Jill’s message is clear: Lily’s reckless behavior is spiraling out of control, and it’s damaging the Winters legacy. Jill warns that if Devon can’t rein Lily in, she will take back Winters herself. Devon’s heart sinks; he knows Lily’s recent decisions have caused rifts, and even Billy is distressed by her actions.

After the call ends, Devon reflects on how unrecognizable Lily has become. Once, she was the steady, loyal pillar of the family, but now, ambition seems to be driving her down a destructive path, clouding her judgment and leaving a wake of broken relationships. When Lily enters his office with an air of defiance, her dismissive stance makes Devon’s frustration bubble up. He tries reasoning with her, urging her to consider the family’s values and the legacy they’ve built, but Lily’s response is cold. She insists she’s doing what’s best for herself and for the company, ignoring the impact her actions have on those closest to her.

Their argument grows intense as Devon recalls the devastating accident that once rocked their family—the night when Lily’s reckless driving took the life of his beloved Hilary and their unborn child. Devon has tried to forgive, but as he watches Lily continue on a destructive path, the old anger resurfaces. He confronts her, pleading for her to see the harm she’s causing, but she remains unmoved, throwing his words back at him.

Finally, in a moment of desperation, Devon’s frustration boils over, and he slaps Lily. The action shocks them both, leaving a heavy silence in the room. Devon instantly regrets his actions, realizing that the deep pain they share has driven them to this point. Lily, hurt and indignant, recoils, warning him not to pretend he’s any better than she is. The fractured bond between them seems irreparable as they stand in stunned silence, the weight of their shared grief and anger hanging in the air.