In The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for Thursday, November 14, tensions continue to rise as Carter

Walton’s unexpected defense of Hope Logan baffles both Steffy and Ridge Forrester. Carter, once a quiet

figure in the Forrester Creations world, has become Hope’s staunchest advocate, pressing for her

reinstatement at the company and the revival of her fashion line. This sudden shift in his loyalty leaves

Steffy and Ridge confused and frustrated, as they can’t quite understand Carter’s motives. What’s driving his relentless push for Hope’s future? Steffy and Ridge remain in the dark, unsure if Carter’s actions are driven by personal feelings or professional strategy. Meanwhile, Carter’s push seems to be intensifying as Hope’s future at Forrester hangs in the balance.

Elsewhere, Finn’s journey takes him to Il Giardino, where a heated confrontation with Deacon Sharp is brewing. The two men, who have a complicated history, will inevitably clash over Hope’s actions. Deacon, ever the defender of his daughter, stands by Hope and insists that the lingerie incident was simply a misunderstanding, hoping to convince Finn that her intentions were pure. However, Finn remains skeptical. He believes Hope’s behavior was just another failed attempt to pursue him, and he’s unconvinced by Deacon’s defense. As the argument escalates, Finn’s lack of faith in Hope’s story causes a rift, leaving both men at odds.

With the fate of Hope’s career at stake and the tension between Finn and Deacon reaching new heights, Steffy and Ridge are left to wonder if Carter’s true intentions will ever come to light. The stakes are high as emotions run wild in this ongoing battle for Hope’s future at Forrester and her complicated relationships with Finn and Deacon.