In a dazzling twist worthy of the fashion house it centers on, The Bold and the Beautiful has

unleashed a storyline that pits legacy against innovation, loyalty against vision, and sister against brother.

The battle for the future of Forester Creations has begun, and at the heart of it lies a sibling rivalry between Steffy Forrester and R.J. Forrester that threatens to fracture the iconic family dynasty.

The Patriarch Steps Down

The drama ignites with Eric Forrester, the regal founder of Forester Creations, announcing his retirement in the luminous atrium of the fashion empire’s Los Angeles headquarters. Surrounded by generations of family, Eric’s voice is calm but firm. He isn’t just stepping back—he’s setting the stage for the company’s next evolution.

But in a bombshell twist, Eric bypasses his seasoned children and grandchildren—Ridge, Steffy, Thomas, even Hope—and names his youngest grandson, Ridge Jr. (R.J.), as the next CEO. Not of Forester Creations as a whole, but of a revolutionary new division: Forester NextG.

“R.J. is the bridge between tradition and tomorrow,” Eric declares. “Forester must leap into the future, and R.J. understands where fashion is going—wearable tech, NFTs, the metaverse.”

Steffy Strikes Back

The room falls into stunned silence. Steffy, whose steely resolve has seen Forester through years of corporate sabotage, public scandal, and personal betrayal, remains composed. But behind her ice-cold stare is fire.

“You’re choosing a boy with no executive experience over the woman who saved this company more times than I can count?” she asks, her voice low and sharp.

Eric responds simply: “This isn’t about the past. It’s about what’s next.”

Steffy doesn’t lash out. She walks out. But her silence masks strategy. Within two days, she launches a counteroffensive that sends shockwaves through the fashion and tech industries alike.

The NFT Power Play

Dubbed “Couture Forward/Crypto”, Steffy’s project transforms the Forester legacy into a digital goldmine. She has the fashion house’s entire couture archive digitized—every sketch, every stitch—and minted into exclusive NFTs. Each token is paired with a physical garment locked away in Forester’s Paris vault. Owning one means prestige, access, and legacy. The fashion elite pounce.

Vogue Business hails it as revolutionary. The New York Times calls Steffy “the crypto couturier.” Celebrities and metaverse moguls alike scramble to acquire a piece of fashion history, and Forester’s coffers swell.

But R.J. is not deterred.

The Virtual Wedding Revolution

In response, R.J. partners with South Korea’s tech powerhouse, ZeroTech, launching the Forester WeddingVerse—a fully immersive virtual platform where elite clients can customize couture bridal gowns in 3D. With virtual catwalks, real-time adjustments, and NFT-backed authenticity, the WeddingVerse breaks new ground.

Soon, K-pop royalty, Dubai heiresses, and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are flocking to the platform. For the first time, Forester claims dominance in the bridal couture market’s digital frontier.

A Family Divided

The board is split. Half support Steffy’s immediate results and media dominance; the other half are seduced by R.J.’s visionary, cross-industry strategy. Eric, disheartened by the schism but ever the opportunist, devises a challenge.

“The Met Gala 2026 is accepting pitches for a hybrid fashion experience—virtual and physical. Whoever wins the contract, wins the CEO title. One house. One vision. One leader.”

Duel of Dynasties

Steffy enters the race at full throttle. She consults blockchain architects, strikes deals with luxury artists, and pitches “Eternal Silhouette”, a capsule line of reimagined archival pieces paired with AR overlays, exclusively viewable via the Met’s official app. The physical versions remain hidden until the gala, fueling intrigue.

Meanwhile, R.J. retreats into development. He builds Mirage—a next-generation VR experience that lets users become the bride in a fully immersive environment. From AI-generated music to climate-controlled atmospheres and real-time emotional response systems, the experience redefines bridal fashion.

Both sides are formidable. Both sides are hungry. And only one can win.

The Met Gala Showdown

The Met Gala arrives, more than just a night of glamor—it’s a battlefield.

Steffy makes her entrance draped in midnight velvet, accompanied by Ivy Forrester and celebrity allies. Her showcase is dazzling. Models glide down the runway in gowns that shift designs under LED lighting, synced with NFT tokens. “Fashion alchemy,” the press raves. Her closing line—“Luxury isn’t what you own, it’s what only you can unlock”—sends the room into a frenzy.

Then comes R.J.

He doesn’t bring models. He brings a headset. “You don’t need to see a model. You are the bride,” he says. As committee members don the device, they’re transported into a cathedral crafted from code, bathed in rose-scented air and digital sunlight. The gowns shift with their movements, adapt to their emotions. One member removes the headset and whispers, “It’s magic.”

Applause erupts. A new era has arrived.

Shared Crown, Splintered Hearts

Two weeks later, the Met Gala committee makes its historic decision: Forester Creations will lead the hybrid gala experience—and R.J. and Steffy will share the CEO role.

Eric is pleased. He sees harmony, balance, evolution. But Steffy sees betrayal.

“I don’t share power,” she tells him. “I’ve earned it.”

Eric responds, calm but unyielding: “Then step aside.”

Steffy refuses. Instead, she throws down one final gauntlet: Let the Met Gala audience vote—live—on who will lead Forester’s future.

R.J. accepts. The final showdown will be the Gala itself. One night. One vote. One ruler.

What’s Next

As the family braces for the climax of this power struggle, Forester Creations stands at the edge of transformation. What began as a generational business is now the center of a global digital revolution. But at what cost?

Sibling bonds are fraying. Board alliances are shifting. And Eric’s dream of a united family may soon collapse under the weight of ambition.

In The Bold and the Beautiful, legacy is no longer enough. Vision must earn its crown.

And when the runway lights go up on Gala night, the world will decide who wears it.