On the October 13 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Zende refused to sit by and watch while Ridge fired Dylan. He reminded Eric that his staying at Forrester Creations was supposed to come with actual influence. However, Ridge’s swift decision shattered that illusion, proving that Eric’s guarantees held no real weight. Eric remained in denial about how stripped of power he is in his own company.
Key Takeaways
- Ridge overruled Zende and Dylan, exposing Eric’s lie about Zende having a voice.
- Eric is still in denial about his own lack of power at Forrester.
- Zende challenged the Forrester hierarchy to protect Dylan but found where the real authority lay.
- Eric’s inability to back up his promises to Zende revealed the delusion surrounding his supposed leadership.
Zende Puts Eric and Ridge on the Spot
As Electra (Laneya Grace) accused Dylan (Sydney Bullock) of betraying the Forresters to impress Will’s (Crew Morrow), Zende set the record straight. He took full responsibility and insisted Dylan never uttered a word against their family.
He put Eric (John McCook) on the spot about his grand promises. Zende demanded that his voice actually mean something and insisted Dylan stay. R.J. (Brayan Nicoletti) and Electra continued pushing for her termination. Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) insisted the Spencers could never be trusted.
Zende demanded Ridge’s trust in return. He warned that if he couldn’t get respect, he couldn’t stay. However, Ridge refused to back down and fired Dylan anyway. In that moment, Zende realized Ridge was once again favoring his son. This left him with no choice but to walk out alongside her.
Zende Packs His Desk and Exits FC
Zende and Dylan headed back to the design room to pack their belongings. Dylan begged Zende not to throw away his career at Forrester Creations because of her.
Zende countered that Hope (Annika Noelle) and Katie (Heather Tom) were right all along and that nothing at the company would ever change. He was disgusted by the blatant nepotism and favoritism.
Zende finally admitted he could understand why Eric walked away from his own company before. He made peace with his decision to walk away from this toxic work dynamic.
A Heartbreaking Goodbye Leaves Eric’s Empire Crumbling
Eric intercepted Zende and Dylan in the hallway. He made one last desperate plea, declaring Zende was the future, carrying his legacy. Zende tearfully admitted how much he loved and admired his grandfather, but knew that Ridge didn’t hold those same feelings. He told Eric that he would miss him and offered a final hug.
Zende knew he had to follow through with his decision. Eric reluctantly accepted the painful truth and let him. He watched Zende and Dylan walk out as his empire crumbled around him. This intense episode proved that Eric was still in denial about his own lack of power at Forrester Creations.
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