In a stunning turn of events, Carter is on the verge of completing his takeover of Forrester Creations—but he’s determined to make one last attempt to reason with Steffy and Ridge. He insists he

doesn’t want to betray the company and hopes to reach an agreement under one condition: that Hope be rehired and given the chance to rebuild her fashion line. However, this demand is nearly

impossible for Steffy to accept. While Ridge appears to be softening slightly, he still stands by his daughter, and Steffy remains resolute—she refuses to allow Hope back into Forrester Creations.

The tension escalates as Steffy openly criticizes Hope, making harsh remarks that Carter, now romantically involved with Hope, finds offensive and hurtful. As a result, Carter decides it’s time to proceed with his takeover plan, knowing he’ll need Steffy and Ridge’s signatures to finalize the LLC paperwork. Fortunately for Carter, neither Steffy nor Ridge suspects his true intentions, and they ultimately sign off on the documents without realizing the implications.

With the paperwork complete, Carter becomes the new CEO of Forrester Creations, and he wastes no time making his intentions clear to the rest of the company. In a shocking announcement, Carter reveals his plan to rehire Hope and relaunch her fashion line, leaving everyone in the room stunned. For Hope, this is an incredible opportunity; she finally has the chance to make her comeback without having to worry about Steffy’s disapproval.

In his first meeting as CEO, Carter calls a gathering, with Hope’s presence as his top agenda item. To everyone’s surprise, he formally announces that Hope will be rehired and that her fashion line will be rebuilt, signaling a bold new era at Forrester Creations. This decision infuriates Steffy, who is devastated and feels deeply betrayed by Carter’s actions. She sees his move as not only undermining her authority but also going against the very principles the Forrester family holds dear.

With emotions running high, Steffy’s frustration and heartbreak become evident as she struggles to process the shock of Carter’s betrayal and Hope’s return. How will the rest of the Forrester family react to Carter’s bold decision? And will this be the start of a deeper rivalry between Steffy and Hope? The tension at Forrester Creations is palpable, and it’s clear that Carter’s move will have lasting consequences.

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