Brooke tells Ridge that from now on their relationship is strictly professional. Ridge asks Brooke who's been coaching Rick because he is obviously out to get Ridge. Ridge questions Brooke's decision to hire Rick & Deacon. Ridge promises Brooke that he's going to stop her, whoever helped Rick is going to pay a high price. Amber is thrilled with Rick's promotion. They agree that Ridge can't find out that Massimo masterminded Ridge's downfall. Massimo asks Greg to deliver a package to Ridge, fantasizes about Ridge working side by side with him for his company. Rick gives Massimo an ultimatum: either he tells Rick what his interests are in all this, or Rick blows Massimo's cover with Ridge. Rick is certain that Massimo is lying when he claims he helped Rick out of repentance for what he did to Brooke. Ridge opens the package, which contains the framed saying, "Out of life's tragedies comes true greatness." He slams it down in rage, swearing he will bring down whoever has done this to him.