In a moment of cold, calculated revenge, Ridge chooses Brooke over Nick and watches him drown in the stormy sea. With years of rivalry and heartbreak between them, Ridge‘s choice is one that will haunt him forever. What will Brooke do now? Can she live with this devastating decision?

In today’s explosive episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, fans witnessed one of the most shocking and heartbreaking moments in the show’s history. Ridge Forrester, always the protector of Brooke, was put to the ultimate test when he had the chance to save Nick Marone—the man who had tried to steal Brooke’s heart away from him. But instead of jumping in to save Nick from the raging sea, Ridge stood frozen, coldly watching him struggle.

Brooke and Nick had set sail for what should have been a peaceful, romantic getaway. Their plans, however, were quickly shattered when a sudden storm capsized their yacht, sending both of them overboard. As the waves grew higher and the wind howled, Ridge, determined to protect Brooke, raced to the scene. He managed to pull Brooke from the water, saving her life. But when he looked back, he saw Nick, struggling to stay afloat in the chaos.

In a moment that defined his character, Ridge made the decision to let Nick drown. His cold words, “He made his choice coming out here,” revealed the deep-seated anger and jealousy that had festered for years. Brooke, in shock, screamed for him to save Nick, but Ridge didn’t budge. Nick’s desperate cries for help were drowned out by the roaring waves, and as his hand reached out one last time, Ridge did nothing.

On the shore, Brooke was left in utter horror as she realized what had happened. “You let him drown!” she cried, her voice breaking with devastation. Ridge stood there, staring at the ocean with a look of both regret and resolution. The silence that followed was deafening. Did Ridge make a calculated decision in the heat of the moment, or was it a weakness that led to Nick’s demise?

As the dust settles, the fallout from this heart-stopping moment will be felt throughout Salem. Brooke must now grapple with the aftermath of Ridge’s shocking betrayal. Can she ever forgive him for making that choice? Was it karma finally catching up with Nick, or did Ridge cross a line that he can never come back from?

Stay tuned as this devastating twist unravels the intricate web of love, rivalry, and betrayal on The Bold and the Beautiful.