Tragedy has returned to the halls of Forrester Creations as the heart of the family, Eric Forrester, succumbed to a relapse of a long-standing illness. His death came not only as a devastating emotional blow but also ignited a firestorm that could tear the Forrester family apart. The mystery surrounding his final decisions, especially his will, has left everyone reeling—and questioning everything they thought they knew.

In the final months of his life, Eric battled bravely through his illness, keeping his suffering mostly private. Unknown to many, during this harrowing time, he made a pivotal choice: he rewrote his last will and testament. When this document was read after his passing, the shockwaves it sent through the family were seismic. Eric had transferred full voting power and decision-making authority at Forrester Creations—not to Ridge, not to Steffy, but to Donna Logan.

The announcement stunned the room. Ridge’s face turned to stone. Steffy’s expression hardened. Brooke could hardly believe what she heard. Meanwhile, Donna, visibly emotional, stood firm beside Eric’s attorney. Eric’s reasoning, revealed in a personal letter, cited Donna’s unwavering support during his most vulnerable time. She believed in him, stayed with him, and protected him when even his children feared he wouldn’t recover.

But gratitude felt like betrayal to Ridge and Steffy. Ridge, who had led Forrester through storm after storm, was left disempowered. Steffy, groomed for leadership, was sidelined. And Donna—sweet, loyal Donna—was now at the helm of a legacy they believed she had no rightful claim to. While Eric’s intentions may have come from a place of love, the ramifications were catastrophic.

Rather than engage in an immediate confrontation, Ridge quietly began planning. He launched a covert operation—an entirely new design house, RNR Design. His plan was clear: to siphon off talent, clients, and prestige from Forrester Creations. It wouldn’t bear the Forrester name, but it would carry his vision. And it would challenge Donna’s authority from the shadows.

Eventually, Steffy joined him. Though heartbroken, she understood the stakes. “Dad chose love over legacy,” she said. “Now we protect what’s left.” Together, they lured away top designers, stole clients, and attracted media attention. The empire Eric left behind began to tremble under Donna’s inexperienced leadership.

Donna, overwhelmed by the chaos, turned to Brooke and Katie for support. Brooke urged strength. Katie advised diplomacy. But Donna was stuck between honoring Eric’s final wish and fighting off Ridge’s calculated sabotage. Worse still, she didn’t know that Ridge had enlisted an old enemy for reinforcements—Quinn Fuller.

Quinn’s return was anything but accidental. Ridge found her in New York and promised her revenge, power, and the chance to destroy the woman who replaced her. Though initially reluctant, the temptation to regain her former glory and see Donna fall was too powerful to resist. Together, Ridge and Quinn initiated legal proceedings to challenge the will, alleging that Eric wasn’t of sound mind when he signed the amendment. Quinn claimed Donna manipulated him while he was ill, using intimacy and isolation to secure power.

The courtroom battle that followed was nothing short of war. Donna’s past was dragged into the spotlight. Emails, medical records, and even personal testimonies were dissected. Quinn painted Donna as an opportunist, while Ridge argued that the company’s future demanded stability and vision—qualities Donna allegedly lacked.

As the trial gained momentum, the once-loyal Forrester board began to splinter. Some remained by Donna’s side. Others were drawn to Ridge’s rebellion. And all the while, Eric, though gone, loomed large over the proceedings. His legacy was being redefined, not through design, but in depositions and media headlines.

In a stunning twist, Maison Verete, the crown jewel of Forrester’s international client list, returned to the fold—citing concerns about the instability surrounding Ridge’s new venture. Ridge was furious. But what he didn’t know was that the client had met privately with Eric before his passing, who made one final plea for unity.

In the trial’s dramatic conclusion, the judge asked for any final statements. The courtroom held its breath as a video was played—Eric’s final recorded message. In it, he was clear, articulate, and heartfelt. “I knew what I was doing,” he said. “Donna earned my trust when no one else stood beside me. If my family can’t accept that, then perhaps they never truly understood me.”

The judge upheld the will. Donna retained control.

But victory came at a price.

Ridge walked out of the courtroom not in defeat, but in cold determination. “This isn’t the end,” he muttered. “This family, this company—it will come back to me.” Quinn, her mission seemingly complete, disappeared once more into the shadows. Whether her part in this drama is truly over remains to be seen.

Back at Forrester, Donna now holds all the power—but finds herself more isolated than ever. The family is fractured. The board divided. And the public watching every move she makes. Though she honored Eric’s final wish, the question remains: can she truly lead the company he built?

As the dust settles, Forrester Creations stands on the edge of transformation. Eric’s passing has left more than a vacancy at the top—it’s exposed every weakness, every grudge, every unspoken truth. And as the battle for the soul of the company rages on, one thing is clear: in The Bold and the Beautiful, even death doesn’t bring peace. It brings the next chapter of war.