The fallout from the dramatic fashion showdown at Forrester Creations continues to send shockwaves through the company. While the glamour and applause have faded, the emotional damage behind the scenes is only just beginning to surface. At the center of the storm is Steffy Forrester, furious over the secret alliance between her grandfather Eric and Brooke Logan—an alliance that not only blindsided her but also felt like a direct betrayal of her family.

Seeing Brooke take center stage at the fashion show, basking in the spotlight and once again drawing that all-too-familiar smile from Ridge, was more than Steffy could take. To her, this isn’t just about fashion—it’s about history repeating itself. Brooke’s presence, charm, and influence have always cast a shadow over Steffy’s family. And now, after working so hard to reunite her parents, Steffy refuses to stand by and watch Brooke tear it all apart again.

For Steffy, this moment is a breaking point. She’s watched her mother, Taylor, suffer in silence for years while Ridge wavered between two loves. But now that Ridge and Taylor have found their way back to each other, Steffy is ready to go to battle to protect that bond. She sees through Brooke’s every calculated move—from the flirtatious exchanges with Ridge to the way she moves through the Forrester offices as if she still belongs at the center of everything. And while Brooke may be confident in her charm, Steffy is ready to prove that she’s not as untouchable as she thinks.

Wasting no time, Steffy uses her power as co-CEO to make a move that could shift the entire balance of power. She calls Brooke into her office under the pretense of a business meeting. Brooke arrives confident, but not unaware—she senses something is off. Steffy, poised and composed, delivers her message with professional precision: “We’re expanding our couture division in Europe. We need a strong lead overseas. You’re the perfect choice.”

Brooke raises an eyebrow, clearly skeptical. The words are flattering, but the intent behind them is anything but subtle. “This isn’t about couture,” she says calmly. “This is about Ridge.” There’s no need for pretense now.

Steffy doesn’t deny it. Her voice is cool, firm. “I’m protecting my family. You’ve done enough damage here, and it’s time you focused on something else—somewhere else.” The tension in the room ignites, the air thick with unspoken history and long-standing resentment. Brooke doesn’t flinch. She meets Steffy’s challenge head-on.

“I won’t be exiled,” Brooke says sharply. “If Ridge chooses me, it’ll be because he wants me—not because I’m the only option left standing.” The showdown between them is fierce, but neither woman backs down.

With Brooke refusing the so-called opportunity, the power struggle now falls into Ridge’s lap. Steffy, ever strategic, brings the idea to him as a business necessity. On paper, the proposal makes sense—Brooke would be a strong ambassador for the brand abroad. But Ridge is thrown off balance. His mind flashes to the runway—the laughter, the connection, the spark he thought had burned out. Sending Brooke to Paris feels like turning away from a part of himself he hasn’t fully let go of.

Brooke, sensing the danger of being pushed aside, finds a moment alone with Ridge. Her voice is soft, but filled with urgency. “Don’t let them do this, Ridge. You know why they want me gone. Don’t let them decide what your heart wants.”

Ridge is torn, caught between his daughter’s loyalty and the undeniable feelings that still linger for Brooke. He’s once again facing the impossible: choosing between the woman who represents stability and history—Taylor—and the woman who’s always stirred his soul—Brooke.

As tensions rise and emotions run high, everyone at Forrester Creations is watching. The next move Ridge makes could fracture the delicate peace holding the family together. Will he prioritize Steffy’s desire to protect her mother and keep Brooke at a distance? Or will he give in to the connection he shares with Brooke, no matter how messy the fallout may be?

In this battle between family and forbidden love, the stakes have never been higher. So where do you stand—Team Steffy, determined to preserve her family at any cost, or Team Brooke, unwilling to give up on the love she’s never truly lost?

Stay tuned, because in The Bold and the Beautiful, when love and legacy collide, someone always pays the price—and this time, it could be the entire Forrester empire.