Ridge Fires Deacon After Shocking Design Theft Rocks Forrester Creations | The Bold and the Beautiful
Forrester Creations is no stranger to drama, but the latest scandal to hit the iconic fashion house may be one of its most devastating yet. In a jaw-dropping twist on The Bold and the Beautiful, Ridge Forrester discovered that the company’s newest design prodigy—and Hope’s younger brother—Deacon “Deak” Sharpe Jr., has been living a lie. The fresh-faced designer who had seemed to breathe new life into Forrester’s legacy was hiding a devastating secret: the designs that earned him accolades weren’t his at all.
What began as a story of redemption and ambition has now turned into a bitter tale of betrayal, lies, and heartbreak.
The Rise of Deak: A Star Is (Seemingly) Born
When Deak first walked through the doors of Forrester Creations, he was met with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. But it didn’t take long for the young designer to dazzle the team. With striking confidence and an air of charisma, Deak captivated the fashion house with bold sketches and a vision that felt refreshingly modern. His energy was contagious. Ridge, always hungry for innovation, saw in Deak the potential for Forrester to once again rise above the competition.
But no one was more proud—or more invested—than Hope Logan. For Hope, this was more than just business. Deak was family, and seeing her brother finally take ownership of his life and pursue something meaningful filled her with hope. “You deserve this, Deak,” she told him one evening as they pored over his early concepts. “I’m so proud of you.” In that moment, it seemed nothing could shake the foundation of trust being built between them.
Except everything about it was built on a lie.
Cracks in the Canvas
Behind the scenes, Deak was anything but confident. The collection that had stunned Ridge and the rest of the team wasn’t born from his own creativity. It was lifted—almost entirely—from a freelance designer he’d met during a trip to Milan. A chance encounter with a struggling but brilliant artist had turned into a professional theft. Deak took her trust, her artistry, and turned it into his own meal ticket, making only the slightest of modifications to cover his tracks.
At first, Deak justified it. Maybe this was just the break he needed. Maybe he could prove himself afterward. But as the stakes grew higher—especially with the official launch of his debut line approaching—so did the weight of his conscience. Guilt settled over him like a heavy cloak, but he couldn’t bring himself to tell the truth. Not to Hope. Not to Ridge.
“I just want to make you proud,” he said to his sister, his voice tight with emotion, as she celebrated his early success. But pride had nothing to do with it anymore. Deak was trapped by the very lie that brought him into the limelight.
Ridge Uncovers the Truth
For a while, Deak managed to keep up the charade. But Ridge Forrester is not a man easily fooled. A seasoned designer and a ruthless perfectionist, Ridge began to notice troubling inconsistencies in Deak’s work. Stitch patterns didn’t match earlier drafts. The fabric choices clashed with Deak’s supposed aesthetic. And then, the final nail: while reviewing a stack of international design submissions, Ridge stumbled upon a Milanese portfolio that stopped him cold. The sketches were unmistakable—nearly identical to Deak’s collection.
Rage and disbelief collided.
The next morning, Ridge stormed into his office with fire in his eyes. Slamming the Milan portfolio onto the desk, he confronted Deak with the truth. “You didn’t design this. Did you really think I wouldn’t find out?”
Caught, Deak froze. His mouth opened, searching for words he didn’t have. “Ridge, I… I can explain—”
But Ridge wasn’t having it. “You lied to me. You lied to Hope. You’ve disrespected everything this company stands for.”
The silence that followed was deafening.
Hope’s Heartbreak
As the fallout began, Ridge knew he couldn’t keep the truth from Hope. He picked up the phone and delivered the news himself. “I need to tell you something about your brother,” he said grimly. On the other end, Hope’s world shattered.
She had defended Deak, stood by him, and encouraged everyone else to give him a chance. Her trust, her belief in her brother’s transformation—it had all been betrayed.
When she confronted Deak, her voice cracked under the weight of her emotions. “How could you do this? You had everything you needed—my support, Ridge’s trust—and you threw it all away.”
Deak, now fully aware of the damage he had caused, tried to apologize. “I never meant for it to go this far,” he pleaded. “I just wanted to prove I belonged.”
But some lines, once crossed, cannot be uncrossed.
Ridge Delivers the Final Blow
Ridge, still reeling from the betrayal, didn’t hesitate. His decision was swift, brutal, and final.
“You’re done here,” he told Deak, voice like ice. “I won’t allow a fraud to carry the Forrester name.”
And just like that, the dream was over.
Deak left Forrester Creations in disgrace, a broken man haunted by the consequences of his ambition. As he walked out of the only place that had ever truly believed in him, guilt gnawed at him with every step. He hadn’t just stolen designs—he had betrayed his family.
What Comes Next?
The scandal has sent shockwaves through Forrester Creations and left the Logan family in emotional ruins. Hope, torn between her love for her brother and the values she holds dear, now faces an impossible question: Can Deak ever be forgiven?
Fans are already buzzing—should Hope fight for her brother’s redemption, or stand firm in the name of integrity?
Meanwhile, Ridge is left cleaning up the mess, wondering how he missed the signs, and whether he can ever trust again in a business where image is everything.
Deak may be gone from Forrester, but his actions have left a stain that won’t be easily washed away.
Stay tuned to The Bold and the Beautiful as the fallout from Deak’s deception continues to unravel. In the fashion world, one misstep can end a career—but in this family, one betrayal can destroy everything.