The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Ridge Fires Deak After Discovering He Stole Someone Else’s Design

At Forrester Creations, fashion and family often collide—and this time, the clash may be too explosive to mend. The latest drama unfolds around Deak,

the newest addition to the design team, whose charm, confidence, and apparent creativity quickly captured the admiration of everyone at Forrester.

To Hope, his sister, his arrival symbolized redemption—a long-awaited turning point for her brother who had finally decided to turn his life around.

Ridge, too, was captivated. Deak’s early sketches were bold, his presentation flawless, and his passion contagious.

For a moment, Ridge believed Deak might be the next great Forrester visionary—the one who could push the company’s legacy into a daring new era.

But in the high-stakes world of fashion, deception doesn’t stay hidden for long.

A Promising Star with a Dangerous Secret

At first, everything about Deak’s rise seemed effortless. His designs dazzled, his instincts seemed sharp, and his presence breathed new energy into the Forrester offices. Hope couldn’t stop singing his praises, proud to see her brother finally stepping into his own. She often reminded him, “You deserve this, Deak. You’re finally showing everyone what I always knew you were capable of.” Her words, filled with warmth and pride, should have been a source of strength—but to Deak, they became an unbearable weight.

Because behind every sketch and every confident smile, a lie was festering. The designs that had earned him his coveted position were not his own. Months earlier, in Milan, Deak had crossed paths with a brilliant but struggling freelance designer. She had shared her concepts freely, never imagining he would steal them. In a moment of weakness—and desperation—Deak had copied her collection, making minor tweaks to disguise the theft.

He told himself it was just a temporary shortcut, that he’d prove himself later through hard work. But as Forrester’s buzz grew around his supposed brilliance, the guilt began to eat away at him.

The Cracks Begin to Show

Ridge Forrester, a perfectionist with an unmatched eye for detail, started noticing inconsistencies. Deak’s latest sketches didn’t quite align with his earlier work. Stitch patterns felt off. Fabric notes lacked his usual precision. Something about his creative rhythm seemed… borrowed. Ridge’s instincts told him something wasn’t right.

The revelation came one late evening, as Ridge reviewed a portfolio of international submissions from European designers. Among the entries was a Milan collection that mirrored Deak’s line—almost down to the last detail. His pulse quickened. The truth was undeniable. Someone had been deceitful, and Ridge wasn’t about to let the Forrester name be tarnished by fraud.

The Confrontation

The next morning, Ridge stormed into his office, his anger barely contained. Deak looked up from his sketches, instantly sensing the storm brewing. Ridge threw the folder onto the desk. “You didn’t design this,” he said, his voice cold and sharp. “Did you really think I wouldn’t find out?”

Deak froze. His usual confidence evaporated as fear and shame washed over him. “Ridge, I can explain—” he began, but Ridge cut him off. “Explain what? How you lied to me? How you stole someone else’s work and passed it off as your own? You’ve disrespected everything this company stands for!”

Forrester Creations had built its empire on authenticity, artistry, and trust. Deak’s betrayal wasn’t just a professional mistake—it was a personal insult to everything Ridge had worked to preserve.

Hope’s Heartbreak

Ridge couldn’t bear to keep the truth from his daughter. With a heavy heart, he called Hope into his office. “There’s something you need to know about your brother,” he said quietly. Hope listened, her expression shifting from confusion to disbelief as the truth sank in.

Her voice cracked when she finally confronted Deak. “How could you do this? You had my support, Ridge’s trust, the company’s respect—and you threw it all away.” Tears welled in her eyes, not just from anger, but from heartbreak. She had defended him to everyone, insisting he was finally on the right path.

Deak, now stripped of all pretense, could only hang his head. “I never meant for it to go this far,” he said softly. “I thought I could make it right.” But his words felt hollow against the weight of his betrayal.

Ridge’s Decision

Ridge’s judgment was swift and merciless. “You’re done here,” he declared, his tone final. “Forrester Creations won’t be associated with a fraud.” His disappointment cut deeper than his anger ever could. For Ridge, trust once broken was nearly impossible to repair.

As Hope stood silently by, torn between love and loyalty, she knew this moment would change everything. Deak’s dream of proving himself had turned into a nightmare. The one family that had believed in him—the one place where he could have redeemed himself—was gone.

The Fall from Grace

Walking out of Forrester Creations, Deak felt the full weight of his actions. The guilt, once a whisper, now screamed in his ears. The flashing lights of the building’s logo reflected off the glass doors as he paused for one last look. This wasn’t just the loss of a job—it was the loss of trust, pride, and belonging.

He had wanted fame and validation, but instead, he had destroyed his reputation and shattered his sister’s heart.

Hope watched from inside, tears in her eyes, unsure whether to follow him or let him go. Her brother’s fall was devastating, but could redemption ever be possible after such deceit?

What Comes Next?

In true Bold and the Beautiful fashion, the fallout is far from over. Ridge’s anger burns hot, but could Hope’s compassion eventually soften his resolve? She’s always believed in second chances—but this betrayal cuts deeper than any before.

And what of the Milan designer whose work was stolen? Will she reappear, seeking justice—and perhaps complicating things further for Forrester Creations? The scandal could easily spiral into public exposure, threatening the company’s pristine reputation.

Deak’s future remains uncertain. Will he disappear from Los Angeles in shame, or fight to make amends and earn back his family’s forgiveness?

As the dust settles, the Forrester clan faces another moral crossroads: is forgiveness possible when trust has been completely broken, or will this deception forever stain the family’s legacy?

One thing is certain—on The Bold and the Beautiful, no secret stays buried forever. And sometimes, the cost of ambition is far greater than success itself.