Carter Walton finds himself in the middle of an emotional whirlwind after a shocking kiss with Daphne Rose. Hope Logan, who happened to witness the unexpected moment, confronts Carter in a fit of anger before storming off. Meanwhile, Zen Forrester calls out Carter on Daphne’s abrupt decision to leave town, suggesting that Carter harbors deeper feelings for her than he’s willing to admit.
Carter, struggling to process everything, experiences vivid flashbacks of his intimate moment with Daphne. Despite Zen pressing him for the truth, Carter insists that he is committed to Hope and that Daphne must return to Paris. However, his own conflicted emotions weigh heavily on him. Though Daphne initiated the kiss, Carter already feels immense guilt and refuses to entertain any romantic involvement with her.
Determined to fix things, Carter sets out to find Hope and reassure her of his loyalty. Hope, however, challenges him to take action, demanding that he convince Daphne to go back to Paris. Carter, wanting to preserve his relationship, initially agrees. Yet, deep down, doubts start to creep in—is he making the right choice, or is he pushing away the one person who truly understands him?
As Carter grapples with his emotions, he also finds himself reconsidering his professional future. He longs to return Forrester Creations to its rightful owners and make amends with the Forrester family. Ridge Forrester has made it clear that Carter is missed, and Carter himself yearns for the close-knit relationships he once had. However, Hope strongly opposes this idea, believing that keeping control of Forrester Creations has benefited them both. Tension mounts between them, and Carter faces an ultimatum—his loyalty to Hope or his moral obligation to do what he feels is right.
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As spoilers hint, Hope’s life is on the verge of unraveling, and Carter may soon find himself making a life-altering decision. With the weight of his choices pressing down on him, he decides to travel to Paris, hoping to find closure. But once there, everything changes. Seeing Daphne again stirs emotions he thought he had buried. Could it be that Daphne is the woman he truly wants?
Daphne, on the other hand, still carries the pain of Carter rejecting her. Feeling humiliated, she wonders if she can ever trust him again. When Carter confesses his growing feelings, Daphne is torn. Will she give him another chance, or will she walk away for good? Moreover, Daphne has secrets of her own—ones that could change everything. When Carter learns the real reason she came to Forrester in the first place, will he still want to be with her?
Back home, Hope reels from Carter’s unexpected departure. The power struggle over Forrester Creations takes an intense turn, and Hope faces the possibility of losing everything she fought for. Meanwhile, Carter is faced with the ultimate question: does he follow his heart and take a risk on love, or does he return to the life he painstakingly built?
With emotions running high and destinies hanging in the balance, one thing is clear—Carter Walton is at a crossroads. Will he choose stability with Hope, or will he chase after his true passion with Daphne? One impulsive decision could change his life forever. Don’t miss the explosive twists and turns ahead!
