Why Michael Will Break His Promise to Lauren on Y&R

Yahoo

5 days ago

Michael and Lauren are front and center on The Young and the Restless. The couple's marriage hit a rough patch recently, but things seem to have settled down. However, all that will change when Michael breaks an important promise to his wife.
As with many Y&R couples, Michael (Christian LeBlanc) and Lauren (Tracey Bregman), aka Likey, have had relationship problems. Recently, the couple were at odds because of Victor (Eric Braeden).
For years, Michael has worked as Victor's right-hand man, doing everything for The Moustache. Whether it's legal or investigative tasks, there was no job Michael didn't turn down. He was always at Victor's beck and call, sacrificing his own time to please his boss.
Lauren didn't have a problem with Michael's job, but recently she began voicing her concerns. Upon learning of Victor's plan to take down Jabot, Lauren was furious and reminded Michael he was betraying his friends.
Despite Lauren's worries, Michael continued his work for Victor, but it strained his relationship with Lauren. Not wanting to lose his wife, Michael quit his job and promised Lauren he's done with Victor.
Or is he?
It's only been one day since quitting and already Michael might be regretting his decision. He's worried about the war that will erupt between The Newmans and The Abbotts. Victor vowed he'd continue his plan without Michael, and the lawyer knows disaster is coming for both families.
Michael is the only one who can talk sense into Victor and keep him calm. To keep a war from escalating, Michael will have to break his promise to Lauren and return to work.
Although Michael is doing it for a good cause, Lauren won't see it that way. This will be another betrayal by her husband, who once again chose Victor over her.
While Michael might prevent another Newman and Abbott feud, it'll come at the cost of his marriage.