Hope and Brooke find themselves in a tricky situation when a discussion with Carter raises Steffy’s suspicions. Brooke tries to defuse the tension by suggesting they were merely talking

about work, but Steffy isn’t buying it—she believes Hope might be manipulating Carter for personal gain. Determined to uncover the truth, Steffy starts keeping a close eye on them.

Although she hasn’t yet discovered the depth of Hope and Carter’s relationship, she’s poised to find out.

Brooke knows the truth about Hope and Carter’s secret affair, but she has promised Hope to keep it under wraps. However, Steffy’s relentless drive to dig deeper could make secrecy difficult. Spoilers reveal that soon, Steffy will catch Hope and Carter in an intimate moment at the office. With no chance to hide, Hope and Carter will be exposed, leaving Steffy furious. She becomes convinced that Hope has been using Carter for her own benefit and decides to cut Hope’s fashion line from the company.

Unwilling to let this slide, Carter steps in, warning Steffy that if she removes Hope’s line, he’ll quit. With the stakes higher than ever, Steffy faces a tough decision: will she stand her ground, or reconsider her next move?