In a harrowing turn for The Bold and the Beautiful, Brooke Logan’s downward spiral isn’t just the result of a personal relapse—it’s a catastrophe set in motion by an act of cold calculation. After years of battling for Ridge’s heart, Taylor Hayes took an unforgivable step in their ongoing war: she deliberately tampered with Brooke’s drink, reintroducing alcohol into the life of a recovering addict. Believing Brooke’s renewed relationship with Eric and Ridge threatened her last chance at love, Taylor slipped bourbon into Brooke’s favorite cucumber water during a quiet moment at Forrester Creations. What began as a drop of sabotage quickly ballooned into a public implosion.

Brooke, unaware of the tainted drink, began exhibiting erratic behavior. Her charisma transformed into chaos—spontaneous meetings, wild design concepts, and a manic euphoria that staff initially mistook for creative genius. But Ridge knew the signs. He’d seen Brooke’s descent before, and this looked hauntingly familiar. When he confronted her and found her intoxicated, his concern turned to heartbreak. Eric and Thomas soon joined him, only to discover a Brooke barely able to stand, clinging to Ridge, convinced the world was conspiring against her.

Eric tried to manage the damage quietly, but the situation escalated rapidly. Brooke, confused and spiraling, lashed out violently during a confrontation and was ultimately removed from the premises. Citing her condition as a threat to Forrester’s brand and safety, Eric terminated her position and issued a corporate statement that thinly veiled the truth. The press didn’t need the full story; leaked security footage of Brooke’s breakdown was enough to ignite a media frenzy.

While Taylor initially reveled in her triumph, watching Brooke unravel from a safe emotional distance, guilt crept in. But it was Brooke’s daughter, Hope, who began to put the pieces together. After noticing inconsistencies around Brooke’s relapse and Taylor’s suspicious proximity to Brooke’s office the day it started, Hope conducted her own investigation. Her efforts unearthed security footage that clearly showed Taylor poisoning Brooke’s water—undeniable evidence of betrayal.

Hope confronted Steffy with the truth, knowing it would pit daughter against mother. The revelation shook the already fragile alliances within the Forrester family. Taylor, once poised to finally marry Ridge, now faces the fallout of a secret too brutal to bury. With Ridge rehearsing vows, Taylor clutching a ring forged from lies, and Hope racing to reveal the truth, the stage is set for a reckoning that could change the Forrester dynasty forever.

In this shocking arc, The Bold and the Beautiful reminds viewers that in a world built on beauty, secrets, and second chances, even the most glamorous façade can shatter with one poisoned sip.