Will Ridge Choose Guilt Over Love, Or Is It Too Late for Brooke?
Prepare for a storm of heartbreak, jealousy, and betrayal in the latest explosive chapter of The Bold and the Beautiful!

In an unexpected twist that has left fans gasping, Ridge Forrester has said “yes” to Taylor Hayes’ marriage proposal, despite the undeniable love he still holds for Brooke Logan. It’s not a decision born out of passion, but out of something deeper, something rooted in guilt and compassion. Ridge, seeing the vulnerability in Taylor’s eyes, could not bear the thought of her devastation if he turned her down. “She’s given me everything,” he confides to Eric, burdened by the weight of his choice. But agreeing to marry someone out of guilt is a dangerous game—especially when your heart is torn in another direction.

It doesn’t take long for Brooke to hear the news, and her reaction is one of shock and heartbreak. Brooke had quietly nurtured hope that Ridge would finally choose her, as Taylor’s insecurities grew more pronounced. She had believed that Ridge’s words about being “done with the past” were sincere. But now, all of her hopes crumble, and her heart shatters once more. Feeling betrayed, Brooke turns to her sister Katie for comfort, but her pain runs too deep.

This time, Brooke isn’t going to wait around for Ridge to make up his mind. Enter Nick Marone—steady, dependable, and always there when Brooke needs someone to lean on. Nick offers her a bold and tempting proposition: leave Los Angeles and go to Italy with him, away from the constant cycle of pain and heartache. “Maybe I do need a fresh start,” Brooke says softly, her pride bruised and her heart cracked open. It’s not just about escaping Ridge anymore; it’s about escaping the never-ending triangle that has torn her apart for years.

But when Ridge learns that Brooke is planning to leave with Nick, something inside him snaps. His jealousy and regret take hold, and he cannot stand to watch her walk away. Ridge is torn between his guilt-ridden commitment to Taylor and his undeniable feelings for Brooke. As the wedding preparations continue with Taylor, Ridge grows restless, pacing his office at Forester Creations, snapping at his colleagues, and barely able to concentrate.

With his emotions spiraling, Ridge makes a dramatic decision. “I need to see Brooke,” he admits to Thomas. “I have to stop her before it’s too late.” Despite the wedding with Taylor looming, Ridge decides to fly to Italy to stop Brooke from leaving. Taylor’s world will come crashing down when she finds out that, just as she thought Ridge was finally hers, he is now chasing another woman across the globe.

The question on every fan’s mind: Will Ridge’s dramatic arrival in Italy be enough to convince Brooke to return? Will he beg her to cancel the wedding with Taylor and come back to him? Or will Brooke, after everything, finally put herself first and move on with Nick?

The romantic chess game between Ridge, Brooke, and Taylor is far from over. With the players now scattered between continents, tensions are at an all-time high. Will Ridge truly reclaim Brooke, or will he lose her forever? Will Taylor’s hopes for a future with Ridge shatter as he chases after his first love?

The next chapter of The Bold and the Beautiful promises intense drama, shocking twists, and a love triangle that’s destined to leave fans on the edge of their seats. Keep watching—because anything can happen in the game of love.

Is Ridge truly ready to fight for Brooke, or has he already lost everything?