This week on The Bold and the Beautiful, Ridge Forrester makes a surprise visit to Forrester Creations, setting the stage for an intense confrontation. Ridge plays on Carter Walton’s emotions, subtly manipulating him in ways Carter doesn’t even realize. However, Hope Logan’s unexpected interruption changes the game entirely, inadvertently giving Ridge the leverage he needs to gain the upper hand.

At first, Ridge and Carter take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reminiscing about their longtime friendship. Ridge recalls Carter’s early days and his big break at Forrester Creations, stirring emotions with talk of loyalty and trust. However, the conversation takes a sharp turn when Ridge implies that Carter has become little more than Hope Logan’s puppet. Carter, caught off guard, is left to grapple with Ridge’s words.

Hope storms into the office like a whirlwind, instantly shifting the atmosphere. Witnessing Ridge and Carter in a moment of emotional vulnerability, Hope goes on the attack. She lashes out at Ridge, attempting to stand her ground, but in doing so, she unwittingly exposes Carter to humiliation. Her words, meant to assert dominance, only reinforce Ridge’s claims that Carter has surrendered control of his life to her. Ridge seizes the opportunity, twisting Hope’s statements to make Carter question his own standing at Forrester Creations.

Carter, who once believed he had Hope’s admiration, starts to see her influence in a different light. Was she ever truly invested in him, or was she only using him to maintain her grip on the company? The seeds of doubt are planted, and Ridge skillfully waters them, making Carter feel small and powerless. Ridge’s ultimate goal? To make Carter second-guess his position and perhaps even relinquish his role at Forrester Creations.

Meanwhile, a new player enters the picture—Daphne Rose. A mysterious and intriguing woman, Daphne appears to have a secret agenda. While she initially seems to be working alongside the Forresters to reclaim control of the business, she may have deeper, more personal motives. As she interacts with Carter, something unexpected happens. Unlike Hope, Daphne seems to offer Carter genuine admiration and respect, making him question everything about his current situation. Could she be a temptation too strong to resist?

Hope, sensing the shift, begins to panic. Her grip on Carter is slipping, and with Ridge pushing him in a different direction, she risks losing both her business partner and her influence. But Hope isn’t one to back down easily. If Carter is entertaining thoughts of betrayal, she’ll find a way to turn the tables. The question is, will her next move save her position or push Carter even further away?

As Carter wrestles with his emotions, another shocking revelation rocks The Bold and the Beautiful. Finn finds himself at a crossroads, debating whether to confess a life-altering truth. With secrets, manipulations, and betrayals swirling, the drama at Forrester Creations reaches new heights. Ridge’s twisted plan could very well destroy both Carter and Hope, but who will come out on top when the dust settles?

Stay tuned to The Bold and the Beautiful as the power struggle intensifies, relationships are tested, and unexpected alliances form. One decision could change everything, and for Hope and Carter, the fallout may be more than they can handle.