The passing of Eric Forrester wasn’t just the end of a patriarch—it was the beginning of a war that would redefine the future of Forrester Creations. The world knew Eric as the legendary designer, the visionary who built a fashion empire. But behind the tailored suits and grand runways, he was also a father—flawed, proud, and fiercely protective of his legacy.

As he lay in his final days, watching the empire he built fracture under the weight of ambition and entitlement, Eric made a decision that would shake the very foundations of his family. The will that divided his company sparked flames of fury among Ridge, Thorne, Steffy, Hope, and the shocking re-emergence of Nick Marone. But nothing prepared them for what came next.

Eric’s final, hidden will—drafted in secret and delivered posthumously by his loyal lawyer Carter—named Luna as the majority heir to his personal estate. Luna, a woman long dismissed by the Forrester elite, suddenly emerged not just as a beneficiary, but as the symbolic heart of Eric’s final chapter.

The revelation was nuclear. Luna, the child of a long-hidden affair, had remained in the shadows for years, bearing the stigma of scandal. Many blamed her for chaos in the family—especially for an incident that left Liam wounded and nearly cost Steffy her life. She had never asked for acceptance. But Eric had given her his name in silence, and now, in death, gave her the crown.

Ridge, whose life had revolved around gaining his father’s respect, exploded in rage. Thorne joined him in outrage. Steffy burned with betrayal. Even Brooke wavered in support. But legally, Luna’s claim was airtight. Her inheritance granted her control of family trusts, key voting rights, and the undeniable weight of Eric’s blessing.

Yet Luna didn’t seek revenge. She didn’t revel in victory. Instead, she acted decisively. She launched “Forrester Legacy,” a new division preserving Eric’s original designs and expanding globally. Investors flocked to her vision. The public, once skeptical, began to see her not as a scandal but as the rightful heir.

But for Ridge, the blow was unbearable. In the private journals Eric left behind, he called Luna his “redemption.” The one who never wanted the crown, and therefore deserved it most. That sentence destroyed Ridge. He left the company, the city, even his family, vanishing into exile.

The Forrester name now belonged to Luna—and nothing would ever be the same.