What begins as a peaceful transition for Eric Forrester spirals into a nightmare as long-buried secrets burst into the open. In a stunning twist, Daphne Rose announces she is Eric’s biological daughter—and has the proof to back it up. Her goal? Nothing less than to take over Forrester Creations.

The revelation ignites a war. Ridge, infuriated by what he sees as a betrayal, vows not to share power. Stephie accuses Daphne of deception and undermining the family. But Thomas isn’t so sure. Daphne’s creative brilliance and fierce determination intrigue him. Could she be the spark Forrester needs?

Daphne wastes no time asserting her claim. With legal counsel and corporate strategy in hand, she files for executive access and demands board representation. But her real plan becomes clear: complete control. Behind her composed demeanor is a fierce ambition to unseat Ridge and remake the company.

The fallout spreads fast. Daphne proposes a bold new leadership model at a dramatic board meeting. Ridge storms out. Eric reluctantly confirms her identity. The company teeters on the edge, with Hope, Carter, and other key players caught in the crossfire.

But as power consolidates under Daphne, danger creeps in. Threats escalate, culminating in Daphne’s shocking death the morning of the Forrester Legacy Gala. Her office is trashed, her laptop gone, and her signature fragrance shattered.

The suspects are many: Ridge, who had everything to gain; Stephie, whose gloves were found at the crime scene; Thomas, whose mood had darkened; Hope, who had been investigating Daphne; and Carter, who may have felt betrayed. Even Bill Spencer isn’t free of suspicion.

Now the LAPD must unravel a tangle of lies, ambition, and betrayal. And Forrester Creations, once a pillar of glamor, is ground zero for a murder mystery no one saw coming.

“I SLEPT WITH CARTER” – Daphne drops a shock to Hope before leaving LA | Bold and the Beautiful

The Bold and the Beautiful plunges into its darkest chapter yet when Daphne Rose storms into the spotlight with a revelation that leaves the Foresters reeling—she is Eric’s daughter, and she wants what’s hers.

Eric’s quiet retirement quickly becomes the catalyst for chaos. Ridge sees his legacy challenged. Stephie views Daphne as a manipulative outsider. Only Thomas, torn by years of inner conflict, is open to the possibility of change. Daphne’s claim comes with legal firepower and a business plan, as she sets her sights on reshaping the family empire.

Her bold tactics rattle everyone. Hope’s fashion line is shelved. Carter, under pressure, distances himself. Daphne’s enemies multiply—especially when she forces Ridge out and demands full control. Eric’s acknowledgment of Daphne at a heated board meeting sparks a family breakdown.

Yet even as Daphne consolidates power, the mood darkens. She receives threats. Her car is vandalized. Then, just hours before the gala meant to showcase the “new” Forrester era, Daphne is found dead—murdered in her office.

Detectives are left with a long list of suspects. Ridge had motive and was seen at the building that night. Stephie’s gloves were found stained with blood. Thomas had been rejected by Daphne for a promotion. Hope’s private emails hint at conspiracy. Carter’s fingerprints are on the broken bottle. Even Bill Spencer, known for ruthless tactics, is tied in.

Eric grieves the daughter he barely knew, blaming his own silence for the tragedy. And as Daphne’s altered will names Thomas her heir, the drama takes another turn. Was this murder about power? Revenge? Or something more personal?

With Forrester Creations in shambles, alliances broken, and a killer still free, one thing is certain: this family’s war has only just begun.