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Christmas week arrives in Los Angeles with a rare sense of calm, as if the city’s constant power struggles and personal rivalries have been temporarily muted by the season. For a brief window, tradition takes center stage, and nowhere is that feeling stronger than at the Forrester mansion. The familiar glow of holiday lights, visible even from the street, promises warmth, unity, and a return to simpler moments that once defined the legendary family.

This year’s celebration feels especially meaningful. Family members who have spent months clashing over love, business, and loyalty gather once more under Eric Forrester’s roof. Inside the mansion, laughter echoes through rooms steeped in history. The furniture, decorations, and carefully trimmed Christmas tree stand as quiet witnesses to generations of shared memories. It is a reminder of a time before corporate wars and fractured alliances threatened to tear the family apart.

At the heart of it all is Eric himself. As always, he becomes the emotional anchor of the evening. Sitting at the piano, he fills the room with familiar melodies that soften hardened expressions and dissolve lingering tensions. For a moment, resentments fade. Old arguments are set aside. Even the most guarded family members allow themselves to relax, moved by the comfort of tradition and the man who has long held the Forrester legacy together.

Throughout the evening, conversations flow easily. Hope reconnects with loved ones, savoring a rare chance to simply exist without the weight of expectations pressing down on her. Ridge and Steffy exchange restrained but peaceful glances, silently agreeing that Christmas deserves a ceasefire. Even those who have recently been at odds choose harmony, clinging to the belief that the holiday spirit still holds real power.

The gathering feels timeless, almost sacred. It’s the kind of night that reassures everyone that no matter how intense the drama becomes, the family will always find its way back to this room. As plates are cleared and the final notes of Eric’s music fade, there’s a sense of completion — as if Christmas has fulfilled its purpose by reminding everyone of what truly matters.

But on The Bold and the Beautiful, peace is never allowed to last.

Just as the evening begins to wind down and goodbyes are about to be exchanged, the atmosphere shifts. A quiet piece of news enters the room, spreading subtly but quickly, like a sudden drop in temperature. Confusion gives way to disbelief as whispers begin circulating. Katie’s name is mentioned first, followed by murmurs about a new fashion venture. At first, some brush it off as a misunderstanding — the kind of rumor that can be cleared up later.

That hope disappears almost immediately.

The truth emerges with stunning force: this isn’t just about a new company. It’s about a mass exit from Forrester Creations. Deacon is gone. Hope is leaving. And they aren’t alone. Several key designers — individuals instrumental in the brand’s recent success — have chosen to walk away. The timing couldn’t be more devastating.

On a night meant to celebrate unity, the foundation of the Forrester empire suddenly feels dangerously unstable. Reactions erupt across the room. Some are left speechless, struggling to comprehend how such a monumental decision could unfold without warning. Others feel deeply betrayed, questioning how plans of this magnitude were kept hidden for so long.

Eric, who only moments earlier brought everyone together through music, now faces the painful realization that his life’s work is under serious threat. The contrast is striking — his home overflowing with tradition while the future of Forrester Creations hangs in the balance.

For Hope, this decision represents far more than a professional shift. It marks a deliberate step away from a system that no longer feels supportive or aligned with her values. For Deacon, it’s both an ending and a long-awaited beginning — a chance to finally step out of the Forrester shadow and define success on his own terms.

And for Katie, this moment signals the bold rise of a powerful rival. Her new company isn’t just competition — it has the potential to permanently reshape the fashion landscape in Los Angeles.

As the Christmas gathering dissolves into uneasy reflection, one thing becomes undeniable: this revelation will echo far beyond a single night. The warmth of the season can’t shield the Forrester family from what’s coming. Loyalties will be tested, alliances will shift, and the true cost of ambition will soon be revealed as the new year approaches.

With Forester Creations facing an unexpected exodus and a formidable rival rising in its wake, the balance of power may never be the same again.