**Question 1: Does Zende Finally Accept Katie and Hope’s Offer?**
Katie and Hope continue doing everything possible to convince Zende to leave Forrester and join Logan.
At first, Zende hesitates.
Leaving Forrester would mean walking away from the company where he has spent years building his career. But Katie and Hope make him several attractive offers and promise that his talent will finally receive the respect it deserves.
After thinking carefully, Zende finally agrees.
He is joining Logan.
Katie is thrilled and immediately gives Zende an important responsibility—working on Hope’s new fashion line.
For Zende, this could finally be the opportunity he has been waiting for.
**Question 2: Does Ridge Blame RJ for Zende’s Departure?**
News of Zende’s decision quickly reaches Forrester, and Ridge is furious.
However, his anger isn’t directed only at Katie and Hope.
Ridge turns on RJ.
He believes RJ’s behavior and the constant tension between the two designers pushed Zende to his breaking point.
Ridge may accuse his son of making Zende feel ignored and disrespected until leaving became his only option.
RJ could defend himself and insist that Zende made his own decision.
But Ridge understands how dangerous this loss could become.
Zende now knows Forrester’s strengths, weaknesses, and design strategies, making him a powerful addition to Logan.
Even worse, other frustrated Forrester employees could follow him.
Katie and Hope may have just gained exactly what they need to challenge Ridge directly.
**Will Ridge convince Zende to return, or has RJ accidentally helped Logan become Forrester’s biggest new rival?**