In The Bold and the Beautiful, Brooke Logan sets out to protect her daughter, Hope, by launching a daring and underhanded
campaign to remove Steffy Forrester from her CEO position at Forrester Creations. The drama unfolds as Steffy suggests canceling
Hope’s “Hope for the Future” line, a decision that could severely damage Hope’s career. Brooke, unwilling to let her daughter suffer
at Steffy’s hands, decides to intervene in a way only she can—through manipulation and seduction.
With Steffy recently kidnapped and emotionally shaken by her experience, Brooke believes now is the perfect time to strike. Steffy’s vulnerability, in Brooke’s eyes, makes her unfit to run the company, giving Brooke the perfect opening to launch her plan. First, Brooke tries to convince Ridge that Hope’s line should remain intact. However, when Ridge doesn’t budge, she turns her attention to Eric Forrester.
Brooke’s previous romantic history with Eric plays a key role in her scheme. Knowing that Eric still harbors some affection for her, Brooke uses their past relationship to her advantage. In a brazen move, she seduces Eric, convincing him that Steffy’s recent trauma makes her incapable of leading the company effectively. Eric, swayed by Brooke’s charm and concerned for Steffy’s well-being, ultimately agrees to her plan.
Eric’s decision to replace Steffy is a devastating blow. Steffy, who worked tirelessly to earn her place as CEO, is blindsided by the news. She quickly realizes that Brooke must have orchestrated the entire ordeal, as the timing and circumstances are far too convenient to be a coincidence. Steffy’s anger builds as she grapples with the betrayal from within her own family.