Title: Test Results Show Daphne Is Ridge’s Daughter, The Mysterious Woman Returns to Claim the Shares | Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers

Just when Daphne Rose appeared to be turning a new leaf, distancing herself from the Carter-Hope triangle and laying the groundwork for her own perfume empire, a bombshell revelation throws everything into chaos. The Bold and the Beautiful once again delivers the kind of dramatic twist that turns the entire canvas upside down — and this one connects Daphne Rose directly to one of the most powerful names in the Forrester dynasty.

It all begins quietly — a rare moment of introspection as Daphne rummages through a dusty box of her childhood keepsakes, hoping to find inspiration for her new fragrance line. What she finds instead is something that will change her life forever: a faded photograph tucked inside an old envelope. The image is of a younger Ridge Forrester, arm in arm with a radiant woman Daphne instantly recognizes — her mother.

Up until now, Daphne had no reason to question her paternity. She had been told from a young age that her father was someone unremarkable, someone distant and not worth asking about. But this photo shatters that narrative. The way Ridge looks at her mother, the closeness they share — it’s unmistakably intimate. More than just a passing fling, there’s something deeply personal about the photograph that Daphne can’t ignore.

What begins as mild curiosity soon transforms into an obsessive quest for the truth. Gone is the woman whose primary fixation was Carter Walton — now, Daphne is singularly focused on uncovering the identity of her real father. She starts piecing together timelines, asking subtle questions, and eventually orchestrates an elaborate plan to get her hands on a DNA sample from Ridge. After securing a coffee cup discarded after a meeting, Daphne submits it alongside her own hair sample to a private DNA lab.

The results arrive within days — and they’re definitive.

Ridge Forrester is Daphne’s biological father.

The DNA match is a staggering 99.99%. In an instant, Daphne’s world shifts. The man she once saw only as a corporate giant and Steffy’s father is, in fact, her father. And the implications are enormous — not just emotionally, but financially, socially, and professionally. Suddenly, Daphne has a legitimate claim to the Forrester name and the legacy that comes with it.

But things get even messier.

Daphne’s mother — a mysterious woman from Ridge’s past — resurfaces just as the test results come to light. She’s not back just for emotional closure or to reconnect with Ridge. No, this woman has a very specific goal: to claim the shares she believes her daughter rightfully deserves. With legal documents in hand and years of silence fueling her determination, she demands Daphne be formally recognized as Ridge’s daughter and be given her rightful stake in Forrester Creations.

The timing couldn’t be worse for the Forrester family.

Steffy, who brought Daphne into the company as part of a power move, is stunned by the news. What began as strategic manipulation has morphed into a personal betrayal. Steffy sees Daphne not just as an interloper, but now as family — and a threat to her own influence at Forrester Creations. Meanwhile, Ridge is blindsided by the revelation. He remembers Daphne’s mother, yes, but never imagined he had fathered a child with her.

Now forced to grapple with this truth, Ridge must decide how to respond — emotionally and publicly. Will he welcome Daphne into the family, or will he try to suppress the news to maintain order? And how will Brooke react when she learns Ridge has yet another child he never knew about?

As for Daphne, this revelation arms her with unprecedented power. No longer just a talented perfumer clawing her way up the corporate ladder, she now has blood ties to the Forrester legacy — and that could change everything. Her obsession with Carter fades into the background as she begins embracing her new identity as a Forrester, stepping into a world of wealth, influence, and family politics.

But don’t expect Daphne to play it safe.

She’s a woman with ambition, fire, and now undeniable leverage. Armed with her mother’s support, the DNA proof, and a legal team ready to go to war, Daphne is poised to shake up Forrester Creations from the inside out. And with her mother pushing for shares, there’s a storm brewing — one that could fracture the already fragile alliances within the company.

Meanwhile, Carter and Hope are still finding their footing following Liam’s tragic diagnosis and passing. With Liam’s final wish being for Hope to find love again — specifically with Carter — their bond has grown deeper. But Daphne’s sudden family revelation and her possible inheritance might complicate things yet again. Will Carter be pulled back into Daphne’s orbit now that she holds a legitimate seat at the Forrester table? Or will he finally commit fully to Hope, just as her life begins to stabilize?

And let’s not forget Justin Barber.

Daphne had recently been circling around a potential romance with him, one that seemed to signal a fresh start. But this new chapter may sideline that connection entirely, unless Justin finds a way to support Daphne through her transition into Forrester royalty. If he stays by her side, he could ride the wave of her rising influence. If he doesn’t, he may find himself on the outside looking in — again.

One thing is certain: Daphne Rose is no longer a supporting character. She’s a game-changer. With Ridge Forrester confirmed as her father and her mother back to claim the shares they believe they deserve, a new dynasty could be forming — and it may just challenge everything the Forresters thought they knew.

Stay tuned, because in the world of The Bold and the Beautiful, the past never stays buried for long — and every secret eventually demands its due.