Hope Logan’s world crumbles when she unexpectedly stumbles upon Carter Walton and Daphne Rose locked in a passionate kiss. The moment shatters her faith in Carter, whom she had grown to trust both professionally and personally. While Hope reels from the heartbreak, the drama unfolds elsewhere as shocking revelations come to light in the Forrester family.
At the Forrester Design Office, Hope has been praising Zendé’s innovative designs and celebrating the success of their latest collaboration with Daphne. She truly believes that Daphne is a game-changer for the company and envisions a bright future for Forrester Creations. But as she shares her excitement, Zendé notices that Carter seems distant and uninterested, far from the enthusiastic leader he usually is. Something is clearly weighing on Carter’s mind, and Zendé can’t help but wonder what it could be.
Meanwhile, Daphne pulls Carter aside, sensing his inner turmoil. She knows he’s conflicted about his position in the company and his loyalty to the Forresters. She reminds him of his worth and encourages him to think about what he truly wants. Her words strike a chord, and Carter finds himself drawn to her. As emotions run high, Daphne steps closer, whispering words of encouragement. Before they realize it, their lips meet in a passionate and forbidden kiss.
Hope, intending to check on Carter, happens to witness the intimate moment from across the hallway. Frozen in shock, she watches as the man she trusted shares an embrace with another woman. Overcome with emotion, Hope quietly closes the door and steps away, her heart pounding with devastation. The betrayal cuts deep, and she struggles to process what she has just seen. 
At the same time, chaos erupts in another corner of the Forrester family. Taylor Hayes is left in utter disbelief when she learns a shocking truth about Finn and his past. Steffy confesses that Finn’s aunt, Poppy, had once seduced him at the Cliff House when he was just starting college. The revelation is even more mind-blowing when Steffy reveals that Poppy became pregnant as a result—and that their daughter is none other than Luna Nozawa. Taylor is horrified, unable to comprehend how such a deception could have lasted this long. She demands answers, convinced that the truth has been manipulated. But Steffy insists that multiple paternity tests have confirmed it—Luna is Finn’s daughter.
Elsewhere, Luna struggles with her own turmoil. At Bill Spencer’s house, she breaks down, overwhelmed by shame and regret for the pain she has caused. She feels lost, believing herself to be beyond redemption. Finn finds her in distress and rushes to comfort her. As he holds her in his arms, Luna confesses her deepest fears, admitting that she never felt like she belonged anywhere. The pain of her past and the weight of her mistakes consume her, but Finn assures her that she is not alone.
Back at Forrester Creations, the scandal surrounding Carter and Daphne threatens to unravel everything. Hope is shattered by the betrayal but knows she must confront Carter. The question remains—will Carter own up to his actions, or will he try to justify the unforgivable? And how will Hope move forward after witnessing such a painful moment? One thing is certain: the fallout from this scandal will send shockwaves through Forrester Creations, leaving lives and relationships forever changed.
