The Young and the Restless spoilers, December 30: Victor rewards Michael's loyalty

The Young and the Restless spoilers for Tuesday, December 31, have Victor rewarding Michael's loyalty, Nikki sharing a secret with Jack, and Claire standing by her actions.

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Michael and Victor on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS

Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) is ruthless when it comes to vanquishing his enemies! However, he's equally generous to those who do right by him. On Tuesday's show, watch for Victor to reward Michael's (Christian LeBlanc) loyalty. Michael and Lauren (Tracey Bregman) recently spoke in hushed tones at Crimson Lights that Michael needs to be careful with his next move. Victor can take away just as easily as he gives something. The only thing that would keep Victor happy is blind loyalty. Is Michael ready to give that?

The Secret Sharer

Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) and Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) have a friendship that has lasted for years on The Young and the Restless | Image: JPI

The friendship between Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) and Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) grinds Victor's gears! He doesn't want Jack and Nikki ever talking to each other again! He won't be happy to know that on Tuesday's episode, Nikki is going to share a secret with Jack. Will this information give Jack the edge in getting Jabot Cosmetics up and running? Jack took the company offline to save it from Victor's AI attack. But that decision came with drawbacks, as evidenced in the hit piece that Newman Media did when it presented Jabot as unstable.

Crystal Claire

Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver), Claire Newman (Hayley Erin), and Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) have had a few rumbles at Society on The Young and the Restless | Image: CBS

Claire's (Hayley Erin) family and loved ones understand that she was under the influence of evil Aunt Jordan (Colleen Zenk) when she committed all kinds of heinous acts. But that doesn't mean that Claire won't stand up for herself. She's had it with Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) and her quips. Claire recently threw a drink in Audra's face at Society.

On Tuesday's show, watch for Claire to stand by her actions. We suppose Audra could file charges against Claire because throwing a drink at someone may be considered assault (even in the world of soaps!). She has a witness in Holden Novak (Nathan Owens), who saw Claire do the deed. Abby (Melissa Ordway) may have cameras installed in her eatery, too.

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