In the CEO’s office, Hope praised Zende’s talent, but Brooke was distracted, preoccupied with thoughts of Ridge and Taylor. Brooke admitted it hurt how quickly Ridge turned to Taylor after their breakup. She questioned her role as CEO, unsure if she should continue without Ridge and Eric’s involvement. Hope urged her not to let Ridge’s actions influence her decisions, defending Carter’s vision for the company and his bold plans for a global luxury line. Despite Hope’s enthusiasm, Brooke remained concerned about the division within the company and struggled to move past Ridge’s absence.
At the cliff house, Steffy and Finn enjoyed a quiet evening alone, with the kids away and Taylor at Ridge’s. Finn questioned Steffy about her plan to take back Forrester from Carter and Hope. Steffy revealed she had enlisted Daphne Rose to seduce Carter and dismantle his partnership with Hope. Confident in her strategy, Steffy vowed to protect her family at all costs, taking inspiration from her grandmother, Stephanie. Finn expressed concern, but Steffy remained determined, certain her plan would catch everyone off guard.
At the Forrester mansion, Ridge focused entirely on Taylor, presenting her with the last Forrester original gown he had designed before being ousted. Taylor, deeply touched, wore the gown for their intimate evening. Over a catered dinner, Ridge expressed gratitude for Taylor and their family, toasting to her strength and their bond. Taylor reflected on how far they’d come, sharing how much Ridge’s support during her health scare had meant to her. Their evening ended with a slow dance in the living room, sealing the moment with a tender kiss. Meanwhile, Steffy called to check on Taylor, hopeful the evening was everything her mother had dreamed of.
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