today’s episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, tensions reach a boiling point as relationships are tested and loyalIn ties are questioned.

At Forrester Creations, Brooke confronts Steffy about the abrupt decision to cancel Hope’s fashion line. Brooke demands answers, insisting that Hope deserves a chance. However, Steffy stands firm, arguing that the leadership isn’t there and declaring the line suspended immediately. A stunned Hope refuses to accept the decision and prepares to leave, urging Carter to join her. Ridge intervenes, warning Carter that if he walks away now, there won’t be another opportunity. Steffy reassures Carter that he is still valued at the company. Hope pleads with Carter, reminding him of their bond and urging him not to let the Forresters come between them. However, Carter, visibly torn, ultimately chooses to stay, citing his loyalty to the company and its legacy.

Hope is devastated. With a heavy heart, she realizes that Carter’s decision signifies the end of their relationship. Carter tries to explain that his love for her hasn’t changed, but Hope refuses to listen. Feeling betrayed, she lashes out, accusing him of prioritizing his career over their love. With nothing left to say, Hope walks away, leaving Carter watching helplessly as she exits his life.

Meanwhile, in the wardrobe department, Zend and Daphne discuss Carter’s torn loyalties. Zend acknowledges that Carter is struggling with the aftermath of the corporate takeover, but Daphne believes he deserves better than Hope. She admits that her feelings for Carter are stronger than she expected, which is why she initially planned to return to Paris. However, she confesses that she can’t bring herself to leave—because of Carter.

Elsewhere, Electra and Will share a moment in the design office, discussing the impact of Bill’s involvement with a fugitive. Will is puzzled by his father’s actions, while Electra expresses concern about Luna being on the loose. Shifting the conversation, Will speculates about the possibility of Hope and Steffy working together again, but Electra is skeptical. She acknowledges that while Carter and Hope were kind to her, the damage caused by their actions may be irreparable.

Later, Hope returns to her cabin, struggling to process the day’s events. Carter soon arrives, hoping for a chance to explain himself. However, Hope is in no mood to listen. She berates him for choosing the Forresters over her, accusing him of betraying their partnership. Carter insists that his decision was about protecting everything they built, but Hope sees it as yet another example of a man letting her down. She questions how he could stand by and watch her dreams be destroyed without even fighting for her. Carter argues that he can advocate for her if he stays at Forrester, but Hope is done. In her eyes, their relationship is beyond repair. She tells him to leave, making it clear that their chapter is closed.

Meanwhile, in the main office, Steffy defends her decision to Ridge and Eric, insisting that they couldn’t allow Hope another opportunity to undermine them. Brooke refuses to justify Steffy’s actions, calling the move unjust. Eric urges Brooke to take time to process what has happened, but Brooke has other matters on her mind. She asks Ridge for a private conversation.

Alone, Brooke warns Ridge not to blindly support Steffy’s every move. Ridge reminds her that teamwork is crucial, and he won’t undo Steffy’s decision. However, Brooke shifts the conversation to a more personal matter—her lingering feelings for Ridge. She admits that she misses him and believes he misses her too. As she reminisces about their shared history, emotions take over. Moving closer, she urges Ridge to let go of past hurts and embrace the future. As their lips meet, tears well in Brooke’s eyes. She whispers that she wants him to come home and be her Logan again.

Will Ridge give in to his emotions and rekindle things with Brooke? Will Carter regret his decision to stay at Forrester? And can Hope ever forgive him? Tune in to The Bold and the Beautiful to find out what happens next!