In a heart-wrenching twist on The Bold and the Beautiful, Eric Forrester’s world shatters when he discovers that Forester

Creations, the legacy he built over decades, has fallen into the hands of Carter Walton. Despite Ridge and Steffy’s best

efforts to keep the truth under wraps, the news inevitably comes out. When Eric learns what has happened, he is

overwhelmed with shock and grief. The immense emotional weight of the situation causes him to faint, and he is rushed to the hospital.

Eric had always been deeply invested in the future of Forester Creations, and he struggled with the idea of passing it on to Ridge and Steffy. While Ridge had fully trusted his sister and brother-in-law with the company, his careless handling of the situation and failure to safeguard against Carter’s involvement leads to the unimaginable. Eric’s collapse marks the beginning of a downward spiral, and despite all efforts, it becomes clear that Eric’s health is deteriorating rapidly.

The news of Eric’s passing sends shockwaves through the family, and his funeral is an emotional affair filled with grief and regret. Among the mourners is Carter, who is visibly affected by the loss of the man who had once treated him like a second father. Eric had always shown Carter kindness, even when Carter had let him down. In contrast to the harshness he often faced from others, Eric’s understanding nature left Carter deeply conflicted. Carter never intended for things to escalate this far; his initial goal had been to secure justice for Hope, not to destroy the Forrester family’s legacy.

The tragedy of Eric’s death hits Carter hard, and he cannot escape the feeling that he was directly responsible for the chain of events that led to this heartbreaking moment. The guilt consumes him, and it becomes clear that he deeply regrets his actions. After much soul-searching, Carter ultimately decides that the right thing to do is to return Forester Creations to the Forrester family. But his decision comes too late—Eric is gone, and the damage is done.

Unable to cope with the enormity of his actions, Carter makes the drastic decision to leave Los Angeles entirely. He feels he has no place in the city anymore, where his connection to Eric and the Forrester family is now tainted by tragedy. Carter is no longer driven by the desire for power or material wealth; instead, he longs for peace and a fresh start, away from the guilt that haunts him.

Meanwhile, Hope, still emotionally invested in Carter, confronts him about the end of their relationship. She believes he’s too weak to walk away from everything—especially for something so seemingly trivial. Their differences prove insurmountable, and they part ways, marking the end of their romance. Carter’s departure from Los Angeles leaves the relationship in ruins, and the two are left to move forward separately.

However, Hope soon finds herself in an unexpected and complicated situation—she is pregnant with Carter’s child. Overcome with panic, Hope immediately tries to contact Carter to figure out what to do next. But it’s clear that Carter has cut off all ties with Los Angeles and has removed himself from everything related to his past life there. The news of the pregnancy hits Hope hard, and she must face the reality that Carter is no longer available to help her navigate this new chapter.

Carter’s departure from Los Angeles and his decision to sever ties with the city leave him isolated and disconnected from the people he once cared about. While Hope struggles with the ramifications of their breakup and her pregnancy, Carter begins his journey toward a new, quieter life, free from the ghosts of his past. As the consequences of his actions continue to unfold, Carter must come to terms with the loss of Eric, the destruction of his relationship with Hope, and the permanent changes to his life that he cannot undo.

The emotional fallout from Eric’s death, Carter’s regret, and Hope’s uncertainty sets the stage for more intense drama, leaving fans eagerly awaiting what will happen next on The Bold and the Beautiful.