Tensions reach a boiling point at Forrester Creations as Ridge Forrester reels from an emotional ambush crafted by his father, Eric. The executive showroom — recently the scene of Brooke Logan’s unexpected runway return — now holds echoes of betrayal for Ridge, who sees his father’s move as more than a branding stunt. Ridge had intended to spend the day quietly sketching beside Taylor Hayes, reaffirming his commitment to her and their future. But a sudden message drew him into Eric’s staged spotlight event, where Brooke descended the stairs in a dazzling gown to rapturous applause. The moment, while magical to onlookers, struck Ridge like a dagger — reopening old wounds.

Confronting Eric after the show, Ridge accused him of undermining not just his romantic choice but the professional balance at Forrester. Eric, unshaken, defended the spectacle as a testament to the brand’s essence — and insisted that Ridge’s discomfort only proved how strong his feelings for Brooke still were. Their confrontation ended in a cold impasse, father and son standing on opposite sides of an emotional battlefield.

Meanwhile, Katie Logan finds herself unsettled by the sudden closeness between Carter Walton and newcomer Daphne Rose. Watching Daphne slip into Carter’s office with far too much ease, Katie confronts her with suspicion. Daphne doesn’t back down, firing back that she’s done nothing wrong — and if Carter’s heart is in play, it’s his decision to make. Caught in the crossfire, Carter pleads for space, but it’s clear he’s standing at the center of a complex triangle with powerful women pulling in different directions.

Elsewhere, Hope Logan is quietly spiraling. Seeing her mother bask in media glory beside Ridge stirs old insecurities, especially as her own relationship with Thomas remains fragile. Stephie, ever the strategist, watches the drama unfold with calculated precision, hoping Katie’s confrontation with Daphne will keep eyes off her true plan — protecting Thomas by keeping Hope emotionally tangled elsewhere.

Taylor, blissfully unaware of the firestorm brewing upstairs, focuses on her charity work — until a cryptic message from Ridge hints that everything she believed about their future may be on the verge of collapse.

As night falls, the players retreat to their corners, but none are at rest. Ridge questions his loyalty, Brooke toys with the idea of rekindling something once lost, and Eric remains convinced that love — not strategy — is the true foundation of the brand. And as morning nears, the stakes only rise. What began as a fashion showcase could soon unravel years of family diplomacy, turning Forrester Creations from a fashion house into a battlefield of hearts and ambition.