1988 (#9) - The unresolved crisis between Nikki and Victor, the mutual dislike with Jack

Determined after his experience of no longer having any kind of relationship with Nikki, Victor seems resigned to live without a woman beside him. Concerned about his emotional state and lovelife , Douglas and Ashley, however, try to make Victor remember all the special and unforgettable moments he shared with Nikki, encouraging him to forgive her. In the end, when even Nikki shows up distraught in front of the man, begging him to overlook all her mistakes and naivety, Victor is willing to forget what happened, which gives Nikki new hope to return with the man she loves and restart their marriage. Victor, however, makes it clear that he cannot compromise and overlook the behavior of Jack, who tried to steal the company from him in such a devious way; at the same time, Jack feels a similar feeling of hatred towards the man, and is ready more than ever to humiliate Victor. In the meantime, Jack carries on his relationship with Leanna, who seems to have overcome her moment of disbandment thanks to Steven's sessions. Between the two, as time goes by, there is more and more great understanding; and when Jack learns that she is an established writer with the stage name of Leanna Love, the man does not take long to convince the woman to pursue his plan against Victor. Leanna thus accepts the proposal to write a biography about Victor; a biography that reveals his selfish and ruthless side and thus succeeds in taking him down.