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‘Young & the Restless’ Spoilers (July 3): Victoria Mourns Cole’s Death – Claire Misses Kyle

“The Young and the Restless” spoilers for Thursday, July 3, reveal a devastating loss for Victoria Newman and Claire Grace. Meanwhile, Mariah Copeland continues to struggle with the past. Plus, Chelsea Lawson isn’t falling for Holden Novak’s scheme.
‘The Young & the Restless’ Spoilers: Holden Makes a Move on Chelsea
At Society, Adam prepares to leave for France, dreading Victor’s wrath but determined to protect the family. As he and Chelsea share a goodbye kiss, Holden watches from outside.
Earlier, Cane instructed Holden to cozy up to key people in Genoa City, including Chelsea. Once Adam leaves, Holden makes his move, complimenting Chelsea and offering her a drink.
But Chelsea isn’t fooled. She stuns him by revealing she saw him with Cane at Crimson Lights. “It looked like Cane was giving you marching orders, like he was your boss,” she says, pressing him about his connection to Cane.
Holden tries to deflect with charm, insisting Cane isn’t his boss. “Maybe I’m just a sucker for an interesting and beautiful woman,” he quips, but Chelsea clearly isn’t buying it.
Mariah is Tormented
At the coffee shop, Tessa tells Daniel that Mariah moved out. He’s stunned and asks about the night in question, but Tessa only knows Mariah got drunk. “The Young and the Restless” spoilers say Daniel questions if that’s the whole story.
Meanwhile, Mariah isolates herself at the lookout, haunted by flashbacks of a drunken night with an older man. “What have I done?” she tells herself.
‘Y&R’ Spoilers: Victoria & Claire Lose Cole
Just when Victoria and Claire finally feel like a family, tragedy strikes as Cole succumbs to his illness. This week, Cole’s condition deteriorates, and he’s prepared himself for the worst.
He tells Victoria and Claire it’s time to say goodbye, but Claire refuses. “I’m not letting you go—not so soon after I found you,” she cries.
Cole gently reminds her that his body is failing and he’s made peace with it. He assures Claire that being her father is the proudest moment of his life.
Claire breaks down, begging for more time before running out in tears. Cole then shares a tender moment with Victoria.
Though he’s grateful for their second chance at love, she admits it doesn’t feel like a happy ending. She asks for one last kiss, which he lovingly gives before passing away.
Back home, Victoria and Claire take comfort in believing Cole is now in heaven. Claire longs for Kyle, wishing she could lean on him, while Victoria misses her family, who’s currently in France.
Later, Victoria clutches Cole’s book to her heart, grieving deeply. Claire leaves Kyle a voice message, telling him her dad is gone and that she wishes she could hear his voice.