In a dramatic turn of events on The Bold and the Beautiful, both Zende and Carter make the shocking decision to quit

their jobs at Forrester Creations, setting the stage for major upheaval at the company. Zende, frustrated with Steffy’s

leadership, is particularly disillusioned by her decision to cancel the “Hope for the Future” project. This was a project

that Zende had poured his heart and soul into, and he had been the main designer behind it. He believes that Steffy, as CEO, should have found a way to address the issues with the project rather than simply canceling it. Zende feels this move shows a lack of respect for his hard work and the efforts of others involved in the project.

Although Steffy is the CEO, Zende feels that her management style is overly authoritative and dismissive of others’ contributions. His dissatisfaction grows when he realizes that he cannot convince Steffy to reconsider her decision, and in the end, he decides to leave Forrester Creations. Having been a dedicated member of the company for years, Zende’s departure signals just how deeply disappointed he is by the way Steffy has handled things. His commitment to Forrester was long-standing, but he feels unappreciated and undervalued, especially after seeing that Steffy, along with other members of the family, failed to acknowledge his talent and hard work. Even Eric, who had once praised Zende’s contributions, now seems to favor RJ, further adding to Zende’s feeling of being overlooked.

Meanwhile, Carter is also preparing to leave Forrester Creations, and his reasons for quitting run even deeper. As the company’s COO, Carter had presented a proposal to help Forrester’s development, but Steffy rejected it. This, along with the firing of Hope, who Carter had feelings for, pushed him to his breaking point. Without Hope at the company and feeling sidelined by Steffy’s leadership, Carter sees little reason to stay. The situation with Zende only reinforces Carter’s belief that Steffy is not leading the company in a way that respects or values the contributions of those around her.

The combined resignations of Zende and Carter will undoubtedly send shockwaves through Forrester Creations. The company, already facing tension and internal turmoil, will now have to deal with the loss of two key members. Both Zende and Carter believe that Steffy’s decisions are damaging the company, and working under her direction no longer feels like a productive or supportive environment. Their departures signal that the future of Forrester Creations is uncertain, and there may be more changes on the horizon as employees and leaders alike reassess their loyalty to the company under Steffy’s leadership.

With the exit of two major players like Zende and Carter, The Bold and the Beautiful is poised for a new chapter of drama, intrigue, and power struggles as the characters grapple with the fallout from these pivotal decisions. Fans can expect tensions to rise as Steffy’s leadership is put to the test and Forrester Creations faces a critical crossroads.