This Monday on The Bold and the Beautiful, the drama hits a boiling point as old flames reignite, calculated plans come to light, and the Forester family teeters on the edge of emotional and corporate collapse. The return of Quinn Fuller has stunned Los Angeles, but no one is prepared for how deep her scheme runs—or how high the stakes have become.

What appeared to be a tragic accident at the gates of Forester Creations turns out to be the opening move in a twisted, strategic game. On a grey morning, a black sedan careens into a pillar just outside the Forester estate. Security scrambles to respond, and inside the crumpled car, they find a bruised and dazed Quinn Fuller—barely conscious, injured, and seemingly helpless. The news spreads like wildfire throughout the company: Quinn is back.

Eric Forrester, still recovering from a recent heart condition, watches the footage in disbelief. The emotional shock nearly sends him back to the hospital himself. Donna Logan, desperate to protect Eric’s fragile health and their life together, pleads with him to stay away. But Eric insists—he has to see her.

At the hospital, Quinn plays her role perfectly. With a fractured wrist, bruised ribs, and a supposed concussion, she paints a picture of a broken woman in need of comfort and care. Eric falls into the trap, visiting daily, bringing sketches and flowers, and slowly pulling away from Donna. Before long, he’s spending nights at Quinn’s side.

Then, without even consulting Donna, Eric agrees to let Quinn temporarily move into the Forester guest house. That’s when Donna begins to suspect something far more sinister is happening. Digging into the details of the crash, she discovers inconsistencies—no airbag deployment, no typical seatbelt bruising, and even more suspiciously, no official X-rays or scans logged in Quinn’s hospital file. When Donna tries to raise the alarm, her concerns are dismissed by Ridge, Steffy, and even Brooke.

But Donna doesn’t give up.

As she investigates further, critical pieces of evidence begin to vanish. The nurse who checked in Quinn? Gone. The doctor who signed her chart? Out of the country. The digital records? Corrupted. And just when she gets close to finding proof, Donna’s own login credentials are mysteriously used to delete Quinn’s hospital history. Suddenly, the family turns on her. Brooke accuses her of tampering with records, Ridge calls her paranoid, and even Eric pulls away, confused and hurt.

Meanwhile, Quinn settles into the Forester home like royalty. Moving freely through the halls, sipping tea, sketching, and flashing serene smiles, she manipulates her image and re-establishes herself within the family fold. Every gesture, every moment, is designed to make Donna seem unstable and out of control.

The truth is devastating—Quinn staged the crash, faked her injuries, paid off hospital staff, and hired an overseas hacker to erase her tracks. All of it was part of a carefully crafted plan to reclaim her place and eliminate Donna in the process. What she wants isn’t just Eric—it’s power. Total, absolute power over the Forester family and their legacy.

The tipping point comes at the Forester Creations anniversary gala. Dressed to the nines and standing proudly by Eric’s side, Quinn makes her public return. Donna watches from across the room, alone and ostracized. When Eric toasts to second chances with Quinn by his side, the applause nearly drowns out Donna’s heartbreak.

Later that night, Donna confronts Quinn. “You’re faking it,” she growls. “And one day, someone will see what I see.” But Quinn leans in, whispering like a villain from a storybook: “By then, you’ll already be gone.” It’s in that moment that Donna realizes Quinn’s endgame isn’t just to win Eric’s heart again—it’s to erase every trace of Donna from Forester history entirely.

But Donna isn’t the only one fighting to protect her place in the family.

Meanwhile, Ridge Forrester makes a secretive move that threatens to reshape the very foundation of Forester Creations. With Brooke out of town and the company in a delicate phase, Ridge orchestrates a swift and secret wedding to Taylor Hayes on a secluded tropical island. What appears to be a romantic escape is actually a shrewd legal maneuver. Unbeknownst to most, Ridge has transferred his Forester shares into a marital trust. The moment he and Taylor marry, she becomes co-owner—cutting Brooke out of any influence she once had.

With Steffy’s full support, Ridge believes this move will end Logan dominance once and for all. But they underestimate Brooke Logan.

Returning just two days later, Brooke arrives not with vengeance—but with documentation. A folder containing a signed power of attorney from Ridge himself, granting her authority over his shares while he’s out of state. That signature renders the new marital trust void unless Brooke gives her approval—and she doesn’t.

At the highly publicized Forester fall collection reveal, Ridge and Taylor step into the spotlight to present their new line and leadership vision. But just before Ridge can speak, Brooke crashes the stage with the folder in hand. She declares her legal authority, shocking the crowd and halting the event. The company’s lead attorney confirms it: Brooke’s document is valid.

The room erupts into chaos.

Steffy accuses Brooke of betrayal. Hope fires back, defending her mother and the Logan legacy. Ridge is blindsided. Taylor is humiliated. And just like that, what was supposed to be a fashion celebration turns into a public war zone.

With Quinn manipulating from inside the Forester estate and Brooke regaining power in the boardroom, two battles are now being waged—one for Eric’s heart, and one for control of Forester Creations.

But who will come out on top?