In the upcoming drama at Forrester Creations, Zende and Carter make a shocking exit

from the company due to their dissatisfaction with Steffy’s leadership and recent decisions.

Zende, a central designer for the popular *Hope for the Future* line, is deeply frustrated

by Steffy’s abrupt cancellation of the project. Although *Hope for the Future* has experienced ups and downs, Zende believes it deserves a chance to rebound rather than be discarded entirely. To him, Steffy’s unilateral choice to cut the line feels dismissive of his hard work and disrespectful toward his contributions to Forrester Creations. Having invested significant time and talent into the project, Zende struggles to accept this outcome.

The decision cuts deeply for Zende, who has long aspired to make his mark within the Forrester legacy. However, he feels overlooked and undervalued, sensing a lack of respect for his abilities. Even Eric, once a mentor, has shifted his attention to RJ, leaving Zende feeling unrecognized and isolated within his own family business. Unable to convince Steffy to reconsider, Zende finally reaches his breaking point and decides it’s time to move on from Forrester Creations.

Carter, the company’s COO, finds himself in similar turmoil. Like Zende, he has presented ideas to advance the company, but Steffy has routinely dismissed his suggestions. As a seasoned and dedicated employee, Carter feels increasingly sidelined in the company’s operations. Adding to his discontent is Hope’s recent departure from Forrester, a decision made by Steffy that Carter views as a loss not only to the company but to his personal connection to Forrester as well.

With Zende also making his exit, Carter sees this as the final straw. Both men realize that their future paths may be elsewhere, as working under Steffy’s rigid approach no longer aligns with their values or aspirations. The two of them leaving will no doubt send ripples throughout Forrester Creations, setting the stage for potential upheaval within the company.

Zende and Carter’s decision to quit sends a powerful message about the shifting dynamics at Forrester Creations and raises questions about Steffy’s leadership and its impact on the company’s future.