<p><strong>HE PLAYS DIRTY</strong>&mdash;and now that&rsquo;s about to bite him in the ass.</p>

- Michael Logan

The Bold and the Beautiful’s Dollar Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) is a ruthless publishing tycoon determined to build a flashy mega-skyscraper—an homage to his own awesomeness—on land that’s currently owned by Spectra Fashions. When Bill couldn’t buy the property from them, he arranged for the struggling design house to get torched. On September 7, the cocky mogul admits his crime to his Good Samaritan son Liam (Scott Clifton), then realizes Liam has recorded the entire conversation. Does Bill freak out? No way. Diamont drops the dish.

Has Bill lost his mind? Why would he confess to arson—and to his super-altruistic kid, of all people?

Bill is operating by the same code as the Mafia: Family loyalty is everything. A son does not rat out his dad. Bill’s done everything for Liam—loved him, protected him, lifted him up in the world. And now he expects that devotion in return. [Laughs] This is a test for little Dougie Do Gooder!

Liam is threatening to contact the police. Does Bill think he’s bluffing?

In the moment, Bill doesn’t care. He’s more concerned about having his ethics questioned. He’s like, “I break the rules and you, Liam, enjoy the spoils. I’ve given you wealth! Privilege! Don’t you f---ing judge me!” But even if Liam does have the balls to go to the cops, Bill knows—and owns—a lot of people in town. His money and influence are spread far and wid