Carter and Zende both left FC – Ridge angrily demanded Steffy resign as CEO B&B Spoilers

The walls of Forrester Creations are shaking, and this time, the threat isn’t coming from a rival fashion house—it’s coming from within.

In a stunning power shift that could redefine the future of The Bold and the Beautiful, Carter Walton and Zende Forrester Dominguez have officially walked away from Forrester Creations. Their simultaneous resignations sent shockwaves through the company and left Steffy Forrester facing the consequences of a leadership style that many believe has finally pushed key talent too far.

For Zende, the decision was years in the making. Despite his talent and dedication, he repeatedly found himself sidelined by family politics. His work on Hope for the Future was shelved, his contributions overlooked, and his ambitions sacrificed in favor of the Forrester family’s internal agenda. After watching his designs gather dust while others received the spotlight, Zende made a choice that fans have long been waiting for: he chose himself. His departure wasn’t just a resignation—it was a declaration of independence.

Then came Carter Walton, the company’s longtime legal mastermind and trusted problem-solver. For years, Carter has been the steady hand guiding Forrester through lawsuits, scandals, and family feuds. Yet loyalty can only stretch so far. Frustrated by constant turmoil and ignored warnings, Carter finally reached his breaking point. Walking out alongside Zende was more than a career move—it was a powerful statement that even Forrester’s most devoted employees have limits.

The real bombshell, however, came after they left. Neither man disappeared quietly. Instead, both joined Logan Designs, instantly transforming the startup into a legitimate threat. Suddenly, Hope Logan’s growing fashion venture boasts one of the industry’s brightest designers and one of its sharpest legal minds. What once looked like an ambitious newcomer now resembles a serious challenger ready to take on the fashion giant head-to-head.

To make matters worse for Forrester, Zende plans to launch the very collection Steffy rejected. The same designs deemed unworthy of production are now positioned to become Logan Designs’ flagship line. If the collection succeeds, it will serve as a public reminder that Steffy’s personal grudges may have cost the company a major commercial opportunity.

Carter’s move may prove even more damaging. As Forrester’s longtime attorney, he understands the company’s legal structure better than almost anyone. He knows its strengths, its vulnerabilities, and the strategies it is most likely to deploy against competitors. While Carter remains an ethical professional, his knowledge alone gives Logan Designs a significant advantage in the escalating corporate war.

As the crisis unfolded, Steffy appeared genuinely stunned by the backlash. Confident that her authority would remain unchallenged, she never anticipated that two of the company’s most valuable assets would walk away. But the departures forced an uncomfortable reality into the spotlight: talent cannot be managed through control alone. Respect, opportunity, and vision matter just as much as power.

The fallout reached a breaking point when Ridge Forrester finally confronted the situation. Watching his core team disappear and a rival company gain momentum, he placed responsibility squarely on Steffy’s shoulders. In one of the most explosive family confrontations in recent memory, Ridge accused his daughter of allowing personal vendettas to override sound business judgment.

Then came the moment no one saw coming.

Ridge reportedly delivered an ultimatum that could change the entire power structure of Forrester Creations: Steffy should step down as CEO.

The demand left the family reeling. For years, Ridge has defended Steffy through every controversy and power struggle. Now, he appears convinced that her leadership has become a liability. To Steffy, the criticism feels like betrayal. To Ridge, it may be the only way to save the family empire.

What happens next could determine the future of Forrester Creations. Will Steffy relinquish control and allow the company to rebuild? Or will she fight back, igniting a father-daughter war that tears the family apart and hands even more power to Logan Designs?

One thing is certain: the battle lines have been drawn, alliances are shifting, and the fashion world will never be the same.