In “The Bold and the Beautiful” spoilers, Steffy is thrust into a terrifying ordeal when her young daughter, Kelly, goes

missing. As the search intensifies, Steffy discovers that this kidnapping may be a twisted form of revenge tied to her recent

decision to fire Hope. While Steffy and Hope’s rivalry has always stayed professional, targeting Kelly strikes a deeply

personal chord, leaving Steffy frantic with worry. Though Steffy has faced many challenges, this potential threat to her child’s safety is unlike anything she’s dealt with before.

Rumors swirl around several potential suspects, each with a plausible motive. The first suspect is Deacon, Hope’s devoted father, who has long resented Steffy’s treatment of his daughter. Deacon’s frustration grew after learning that Steffy dismissed Hope without any compromise. Unable to influence Steffy’s choices or bring Hope back into the company, Deacon may have turned to extreme measures, wanting Steffy to experience the anguish he feels over his daughter’s dismissal. Could Deacon’s desire to protect Hope have driven him to kidnap Kelly as a warning?

Another possibility is Hope herself. Recently struggling with intense stress and frequent headaches, Hope’s mental state may be at risk. Although she’s always been devoted to her work at Forrester Creations, Steffy’s abrupt firing may have pushed her over the edge. Driven by a mix of resentment and emotional instability, Hope might have taken Kelly as a way to make Steffy suffer and reflect on the consequences of her actions. However, Hope would likely never want to harm Kelly; instead, she might be holding her temporarily to create a sense of panic in Steffy.

Finally, there’s Sheila. Having recently tried to turn over a new leaf, Sheila has been working quietly at Il Giardino, aiming to show everyone she can change. But when she finds out that Hope has been fired by Steffy, she’s reminded of her old grudges and her desire to protect Deacon, the man she cares deeply for. Sheila has a dark history of kidnapping, and helping Deacon retaliate against Steffy might be just the spark she needs to return to her old ways.

As the pieces come together, Steffy realizes that her decision to let Hope go may have stirred far deeper issues than she anticipated. Now, she’s racing against time to uncover the truth behind Kelly’s kidnapping and faces the possibility that someone close to her may be capable of unthinkable actions.