Corporate Warfare and Personal Betrayal: The Fall of Jabot Cosmetics

The high-stakes world of Genoa City has been rocked by a series of seismic shifts that have left one of its most prominent dynasties in ruins. What began as a boardroom coup has escalated into a brutal war of public humiliation, financial collapse, and criminal allegations, centering on the long-standing rivalry between Jack Abbott and Victor Newman.

The Coup at Jabot

The turmoil began when Jack Abbott, the long-time CEO of Jabot Cosmetics, was blindsided in his own executive conference room. Victor Newman, Jack’s perennial nemesis, orchestrated a hostile takeover using shell companies to acquire a controlling interest. In a moment of chilling triumph, Victor stood before the Jabot board and delivered the words that would shatter the status quo: “Jack Abbott, you’re fired.”

The dismissal was not merely professional; it was deeply personal. Victor framed the move as a rescue mission, citing “reckless leadership,” while Jack viewed it as a calculated act of malice. The tension reached a violent breaking point when Jack, overwhelmed by decades of manipulation and betrayal, struck Victor with a punch that echoed through the halls of Jabot. This physical outburst provided Victor with the ammunition he needed to brand Jack as “unstable,” further isolating the former CEO from the company his father built.

Media Assassination and the Newman Counter-Strike

Exiled from Jabot, Jack launched a scorched-earth campaign aimed at Victor’s most prized possession: his public image. From Los Angeles, Jack orchestrated a media firestorm, releasing damaging information about the Newman family’s business practices and Nikki Newman’s carefully curated reputation. Headlines painted Victor’s philanthropy as “influence laundering” and Nikki’s social standing as a product of aggressive PR suppression.

The fallout was immediate. Nikki Newman found herself ostracized from elite social circles as her history of scandals—once buried by Victor’s wealth—was thrust back into the spotlight. While Jack celebrated this “victory of truth,” the move only served to harden Victor’s resolve. The war of words had officially transitioned into a war of total destruction.

The Diane Jenkins Betrayal and Bankruptcy

However, the most devastating blow to the Abbott family did not come from the Newmans, but from within. In a shocking revelation, Jabot Cosmetics was forced to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Jack discovered that the company’s liquidity had been drained, and credit lines frozen, through a sophisticated web of offshore accounts and shell corporations.

The architect of this financial ruin was Diane Jenkins. Under the guise of restructuring Jabot to protect it from Victor Newman, Diane systematically embezzled assets, betraying the trust of both Jack and their son, Kyle. When confronted at the Abbott mansion, Diane’s mask of the reformed wife and mother finally slipped. She claimed her actions were a cold necessity to secure a future for Kyle and Harrison, viewing Jack’s leadership as “sentimental” and weak.

A Dynasty in the Ashes

As the dust settles, the landscape of Genoa City is forever changed. Diane Jenkins has been led away in handcuffs, her true, ruthless nature exposed to the world. Jabot Cosmetics, the legacy of John Abbott, stands on the brink of total collapse, vulnerable to acquisition by predatory rivals like Victoria Newman.

For Jack Abbott, the path forward is uncertain. Having lost his company, his reputation, and his trust in those closest to him, he faces the monumental task of rebuilding from the ashes. In the relentless cycle of power and betrayal that defines Genoa City, this isn’t the end of the story—it is merely the beginning of a darker, more personal chapter of retribution.