Disaster still lingers over Forester Creations after the fashion show debacle, and Ridge Forrester is stuck in the middle of the chaos. With Brooke Logan growing stronger and more determined and Taylor Hayes increasingly vulnerable, Ridge is forced to make impossible choices that hurt no matter which way he turns.
Brooke, basking in the glow of her runway triumph, refuses to let Taylor off the hook. She storms into Ridge’s office, demanding action. Ridge listens reluctantly as Brooke outlines the damage Taylor’s past actions could still cause. Ridge defends Taylor at first, but the seeds of doubt are planted.
In a move that feels like betrayal, Ridge later sits Taylor down in his office. She expects reassurance. Instead, she gets a gut punch: “Maybe it’s best if you stay away from Forester for a while.” Taylor’s face crumbles. She sees it immediately — she’s once again the second choice, the fallback plan. No matter how much Ridge tries to soften the blow, Taylor knows the truth deep in her soul.
“You’re choosing her,” she says, her voice barely steady. Ridge reaches for her, desperate to bridge the growing chasm, but Taylor pulls away. Every time Brooke demands something, Ridge caves — and Taylor is the one who pays.
The heartbreak is palpable as Taylor leaves, questioning whether Ridge’s love was ever truly hers. Meanwhile, Ridge sits in silent turmoil, haunted by the realization he may have destroyed the only real future he had.
And with Brooke still lingering nearby, more determined than ever, the love triangle spirals toward even greater devastation.
Taylor fakes illness – Ridge angrily discovers the truth The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers
The chaos following Forester Creations’ fashion show disaster continues to have emotional fallout that no business strategy can fix. Ridge Forrester, as usual, finds himself caught between two women whose rivalry threatens to destroy more than just his peace of mind.
Brooke Logan, empowered by her latest victory, refuses to stay silent. She confronts Ridge, demanding he finally set boundaries with Taylor Hayes, who she believes is a ticking time bomb for the company. Although Ridge initially tries to defend Taylor, Brooke’s pointed words gnaw at him until he can’t ignore the potential risks anymore.
Later, Ridge faces Taylor with heavy news. Summoning all his courage — or cowardice — he says the five words that shatter her heart: “Maybe it’s best you stay away.”
Taylor’s reaction is immediate and devastating. She looks at him, eyes wide with hurt, and realizes the painful truth she’s avoided for too long. “You’re choosing her,” Taylor says, her voice cracking. Ridge tries to explain, fumbling with words about business and timing, but it’s useless. Taylor knows exactly what’s happening: Brooke always wins.
Feeling like a fool for believing things could be different this time, Taylor storms out, leaving Ridge in a sea of regret and self-loathing. The future of their love story now hangs by a thread, with betrayal, regret, and old wounds festering just beneath the surface.
Will Taylor muster the strength to finally walk away forever? Or will Ridge’s guilt pull them back into a cycle of pain once more?
