Monte Carlo’s glittering gala, meant to showcase Forester Creations’ finest philanthropic spirit, became the stage for a calculated act of vengeance that rocked the elite to their core. As the elite gathered under crystal chandeliers for the grand unveiling of the $200 million Celestial Lace necklace, disaster struck. Just as the lights dimmed for the reveal, guests were met with an empty display case—no diamonds, no alarms, and no explanation. Moments later, the unthinkable happened: Steffy, Ridge, and Hope were found locked in a biometric vault, cut off from communication, and slowly running out of air. Someone had hijacked the building’s entire security system.

The mastermind? Zoe Buckingham—a name not uttered in Forester circles for years. Once a rising star in the fashion world, Zoe had vanished into obscurity after a string of scandals. What no one knew was that she’d gone underground, aligning herself with a criminal syndicate in Europe. Her return was far from accidental—it was precise, ruthless, and driven by a thirst for revenge. With help from a covert team and advanced tech, Zoe pulled off one of the most daring heists the fashion world had ever seen. But her plan didn’t end there.

Thomas Forrester, suspicious of corrupted security footage, discovered her escape route through the historic tunnels beneath Monte Carlo. He confronted her in the bowels of the opera house, only to find her backed by heavily armed men. Despite a brave fight, he was captured. In a final desperate move, Zoe tried to flee by helicopter, using forged diplomatic papers to escape across the Italian border. But Interpol was already on her trail, thanks to Ridge’s old contacts in Paris.

What followed was a high-speed aerial chase over the Riviera, where Thomas, still drugged but semi-conscious, made a final stand. During a mid-air struggle, Zoe was knocked from the cargo bay, falling into the night as diamonds scattered like stars over the Mediterranean. Thomas survived by triggering a hidden parachute, landing in a villa pool and emerging a bruised hero. Back at the gala, Steffy, Ridge, and Hope were rescued, though emotionally shaken. The scandal made headlines, investors wavered, and over 180 diamonds remain missing.

Zoe’s body was never recovered. Some say she’s dead. Others claim she resurfaced in European shadows. But one truth remains: beneath Forester’s elegance lies a dark reality, and this night proved that even diamonds can shatter when betrayal cuts too deep.