Drama unfolds on The Bold and the Beautiful as Carter finds himself at the center of an emotional storm. What starts as a moment of regret quickly spirals into a carefully orchestrated test of loyalty. Eric and Ridge devise a shocking plan to see if Carter truly feels remorse for his past actions—but the consequences may be more than they anticipated.

It all begins when Ridge witnesses Carter in tears, overcome with guilt. This unexpected display of emotion convinces Ridge and Eric that Carter might be ready to make amends. They craft a high-stakes deception: Eric will pretend to be gravely ill, hoping to push Carter into a moment of truth. If Carter still values Eric and the Forrester legacy, he’ll do the right thing.

As Carter arrives at the hospital, he’s shaken by the sight of Eric, frail and seemingly at death’s door. Eric makes a heartfelt plea for Carter to return Forrester Creations to the family. Overcome with emotion, Carter makes a life-altering decision—he signs the papers, giving control of the company back to the Forresters. It seems like a triumphant moment of redemption.

But the victory is short-lived. Carter soon uncovers the truth: Eric was never truly sick. He realizes he was manipulated into making the choice. Betrayal, anger, and humiliation set in. He thought he was making a noble sacrifice, but now he feels deceived.

The question now is—what will Carter do? Will he fight back, seeking revenge? Will he walk away, forever changed? Or will he find it in himself to forgive? The fallout from this scheme will shake Forrester Creations to its core, and nothing will ever be the same.