One ring. One lie. One deadly decision that could end everything… forever.

Italy was supposed to be a celebration. A retreat. A memory-laced journey through candlelit vineyards and sun-drenched villas. But for Taylor Hayes, it has become a battlefield. And the prize? Ridge Forrester’s heart—no matter the cost.

Taylor has always prided herself on being the voice of reason, the healer among chaos. But this time, chaos has crept into her soul. Despite the ring on her finger and Ridge’s promises, Taylor can feel the shadows gathering. Brooke Logan isn’t just a ghost from Ridge’s past—she’s very much present. From subtle glances across the room to emotionally charged conversations by the fire, Brooke’s connection to Ridge is undeniable. And worst of all, it seems like Ridge himself might be slipping.

Back home, Eric adds fuel to the fire, pushing relentlessly for a Brooke reunion. Every word is a needle, piercing Taylor’s confidence. She begins to see her engagement not as a promise, but a delay—something temporary until Ridge finds his way back to the woman he’s always returned to. And with Italy approaching, the threat becomes visceral. Taylor knows what those streets mean. What those sunsets do to Ridge’s heart.

Desperation drives her to Nick. The one man who once had a real claim to Brooke. In a moment both raw and trembling, she pleads with him to remind Brooke that Ridge isn’t her only destiny. But even as Nick listens, it’s clear: Brooke’s heart still beats for Ridge. And Taylor is running out of time.

What comes next shocks even her. In the silence of her office, Taylor makes a call—not to a friend, not to a confidante, but to a man whose reputation lies in the shadows. She hires him to follow Brooke. To track her every movement in Italy. But her final words cross a line no one expected: “If Ridge gets too close… I want her gone.”

Those six words change everything.

While Taylor rationalizes the decision as protection—of her future, her pride, her family—the truth is more chilling. This man doesn’t just follow. He acts. And when the right moment comes—a cliffside view, a secluded deck, a second of imbalance—he’s ready to strike.

But Ridge notices something. A figure in the distance. A presence that doesn’t belong. And then, in a shocking twist, Brooke vanishes beneath the waves of the Italian coast. Ridge dives in, tearing through the water as her screams echo across the rocks. It’s a rescue… but also a reckoning.

When Ridge pulls her ashore, coughing and breathless, the questions begin. Who followed them? Who knew where they’d be? And more importantly—who wanted Brooke gone?

As the pieces fall into place, the path leads straight back to Taylor. The woman once celebrated for her compassion now finds her life unraveling. Her career. Her engagement. Her soul.

Is this the moment Taylor loses everything? Or is this just the beginning of a far darker evolution?

What would you do if you were in Ridge’s shoes? Forgive… or walk away forever?