Port Charles is in turmoil after shocking revelations expose Curtis Ashford’s plunge into the criminal underworld—an unraveling that threatens his reputation, fortune, and freedom. The stunning discovery that he orchestrated a hit on Drew Cain has blindsided fans and characters alike, raising the terrifying question: how far has Curtis fallen?
Curtis has always been a man who understands high stakes. His past as a private investigator gave him experience navigating Port Charles’ darkest corners, but nothing compares to what he’s doing now. Hiring Selina Wu to eliminate Drew marks a dangerous, irreversible shift from bending the rules to outright criminality.
Flashback scenes revealing Curtis’ secret meeting with Selina were chilling. In a quiet, shadowy room, Curtis calmly presented his request with the detachment of a man negotiating a contract—not plotting someone’s death. Selina listened with professional coldness, naming her price without hesitation: one million dollars. For her, it was just business. For Curtis, it was crossing the point of no return.
The biggest question exploding across fan communities is simple:
Where did Curtis get a million dollars in cash?
His legitimate financial profile doesn’t match such a massive, immediately accessible sum. The Savoy nightclub is profitable, but even successful nightclubs don’t generate millions in spare liquid assets once you subtract salaries, liquor costs, maintenance, taxes, and operating fees. Curtis’ CEO role at Aurora Media doesn’t solve the mystery either—he hasn’t held that position long enough to accumulate seven-figure wealth legitimately.
This leads to the first troubling theory: embezzlement.
As Aurora’s CEO, Curtis would have full access to sensitive financial systems. Redirecting funds, creating fake expenses, or hiding transfers would be possible—but incredibly dangerous. Michael Corinthos, Aurora’s owner, is not someone Curtis should ever cross. Michael may be emotionally unstable and unpredictable lately, but he remains fiercely protective of his family’s empire. If he discovers Curtis siphoned company funds to pay for a murder plot, Michael could react in one of two ways: either he respects the ruthlessness—or he sacrifices Curtis to save himself. And given Michael’s recent behavior, the second option is far more likely.
The second theory is even darker:
Curtis may be running illegal operations out of the Savoy.
Before he acquired the club, it was already rumored to be a hub for underground gambling and money laundering. With Selina Wu frequently using Port Charles businesses for criminal activities, it’s entirely possible Curtis expanded the shady operations rather than shutting them down. High-stakes poker games, back-room deals, illicit loans, and laundering dirty cash could all generate enormous amounts of money quickly—enough to cover Selina’s million-dollar fee.
If Curtis has stepped into the role of a criminal boss, the implications are devastating. Such operations involve multiple people—dealers, staff, security, and various shady contacts. Any one of them could expose him. And if Selina ever needs leverage with law enforcement, she could destroy him with a single confession.
Even worse, if the attempt on Drew fails or Drew survives, the investigation will begin immediately. It wouldn’t take long for authorities to trace the plot back to Selina, and from there, straight to Curtis.
Meanwhile, another storyline quietly explodes in Port Charles: a long-awaited thaw between longtime enemies Sonny Corinthos and his half-brother Ric Lansing. Their bitter rivalry, rooted in childhood wounds and decades of conflict, has defined their relationship for nearly 25 years. Ric has always resented the belief that their mother favored Sonny, leaving him emotionally abandoned.
But now, unexpectedly, the brothers seem to be lowering their defenses. Sonny’s decision to let Ric represent his grandson Rocco is one of the most surprising choices he has ever made. Their recent late-night conversations suggest a shift from hostility to fragile cooperation. With Sonny’s usual support system weakened—Jason focusing on fatherhood, Carly stepping back, Michael distancing himself, and others preoccupied—he may be reaching for a connection he’s long avoided.
Ric, on the other hand, holds explosive leverage after witnessing several Corinthos-related legal mishaps, including the dog-rescue fiasco involving Emma, Josslyn, and even Dante. Ric could destroy the family with a single report—or solidify his place among them by keeping their secrets.
But is Ric truly seeking peace, or playing a long con? His history suggests he may be positioning himself close to Sonny for strategic advantage. Alternatively, he may genuinely crave family after years of bitterness.
As Curtis faces the collapse of his double life and Sonny navigates shifting alliances, Port Charles stands on the brink of massive change. The choices these men make next will reshape the city’s power structure and test the meaning of loyalty, justice, and family.
