Chris McLean

Chris McLean, a character on The Young and the Dramatic, first appeared in the first episode of the series as the rich and scheming owner of McLean Enterprises.

Background
Chris was an orphan who was abandoned by his mother in the late sixties on the steps of an orphanage, and worked hard throughout school, and eventually attended a high-priced college. He soon opened up his own business, selling hair gel. As the business began to grow, Chris brought it to Wawanakwa City where he met Bethany Miller, a young aspiring actress who acted in plays at the local theatre.

He started a relationship with her, but as soon as she revealed that she was pregnant, he broke off the relationship stating that he couldn't bare to have a child in the midst of his business's growth. He payed Bethany off, and she eventually disappeared from the city, never to be seen again. However, sixteen years later, Ezekiel, Bethany and Chris's son, appeared on Chris's doorstep stating that Bethany had died, and that Chris was legally responsible for Ezekiel.

As Ezekiel attended Wawanakwa High School, Chris grew more evil and bitter as he realized that Bethany, his one and only true love, was dead. After Ezekiel was involved in the murder of Cameron Little, Chris covered up the case for his son by blackmailing the police force. When Ezekiel was cleared, Chris sent him away from the city, only for him to reappear five years later when Bridgette Summers arrived in town.

The Young and the Dramatic
Chris McLean first appears in Bridgette Moves to the City as the ruthless owner of McLean Enterprises, who is hiring young interns to work for very minimal pay. As soon as he meets Katie Stars, he hires her, much to Katie's surprise. However, it is revealed that he ulterior motives when giving Katie the job, as he tells Courtney, his lover and receptionist, that his plan "is going exactly right".

Trivia

 * Chris is sometimes noted to be a far more twisted version of Victor Newman from The Young and the Restless.