Y&R Shocker: The Shocking Truth Behind Michael’s Unwavering Loyalty to Victor — Is It Love or Money?

Find out the reason behind Michael's loyalty to Victor.

Michael will drop everything for Victor on The Young and the Restless. It doesn’t matter what job he takes on. He doesn’t give it a second thought. Yet, Michael would question his other clients for making similar demands. What’s the reason behind Michael’s fierce loyalty?

Daddy Issues

Michael (Christian LeBlanc) became Victor’s (Eric Braeden) flunky and trusted advisor. He’s always carrying out his crimes. Right now, they’re trying to figure out who Damas is. Michael’s doing all his dirty work. Victor isn’t the type of man who likes to get his hands dirty. He always has help. Not only does Victor have ties with nefarious men, but he also has Michael in his back pocket. He knows that Michael will come calling.

Michael might work for the law, but he often bends it to protect and serve Victor’s interests. Because of this, Michael’s fierce loyalty to Victor runs deep. He likens him to a father figure and compares their bond to the one he once had with his father. Michael always felt a need to protect Victor from something.

He doesn’t care how far he has to go. There’s no limit when it comes to Michael’s loyalty. This has caused conflict with his family. Lauren (Tracey E. Bregman) has been worried about Michael’s illegal deals with Victor. She fears that it could lead to Michael’s downfall and ruin his career.

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Money Talks

Y&R fans wonder whether Michael should trust Victor. They would like to see him grow a backbone and stand up to him. But there would go their relationship. Victor wouldn’t want to destroy it. So, he knows best than to play nice. Victor knows that Michael is a brilliant attorney, even if he makes the worst decisions.

He also moves like a snake. Victor pays Michael good money. So, that’s another obvious reason as to why Michael keeps coming back. Michael knows where his bread is buttered. Victor is his biggest client, and Michael makes good money doing whatever he wants. It also puts him in a difficult place. Why do you think Michael is loyal to Victor? Let us know in the coment section.