Question 1: What Truth Does Ridge Finally Discover?
After weeks of suspicion, Ridge may finally learn that Zende has been secretly working with Hope and Katie to build Logan’s new fashion line.
Ridge initially refuses to believe that a member of his own family would help a rival company. However, RJ presents evidence showing that Zende repeatedly visited Logan and accessed confidential Forrester files before those meetings.
When Ridge confronts him, Zende can no longer avoid the truth. He admits that Hope offered him creative control over a new collection called “Z.”
Zende insists that he never intended to steal from Forrester. He only considered the offer because Ridge constantly ignored his talent while giving RJ more opportunities.
Ridge is stunned, but the worst revelation may still be coming.
Question 2: Has Zende Already Shared Forrester’s Secrets?
Ridge searches Zende’s computer and discovers that several private designs and future collection plans were copied. Although Zende claims he never sent them to Logan, Ridge fears Hope may already possess the information.
The confrontation quickly becomes personal. Ridge accuses Zende of betraying the family that gave him everything, while Zende argues that the Forresters never treated him like an equal.
Unable to trust him any longer, Ridge fires Zende and orders him to leave the building immediately.
Hope soon hears what happened and encourages Zende to join Logan officially. Angry and humiliated, Zende may accept her offer without hesitation.
But Brooke could become alarmed when she discovers how Hope obtained her advantage. If Logan uses stolen Forrester secrets, the company could face a legal battle before launching its first collection.
Now that Ridge knows the truth, will he destroy Logan to protect Forrester—or realize that his treatment of Zende created his newest enemy?