In this episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, tensions continue to rise as Brooke finds herself

caught in the middle of a family conflict. Naturally, she’s upset that her daughter, Hope, was

unfairly

fired by Steffy, especially after all the misunderstandings surrounding Hope’s actions. While others may think Hope was flirting with Finn, Brooke is the only one who understands that Hope has

no interest in him anymore. In fact, Hope now has feelings for Carter, a development that Brooke wants to protect at all costs. However, Brooke faces a difficult decision as she tries to keep Hope

and Carter’s relationship a secret, but ultimately, she cannot sway Steffy or Ridge’s minds regarding their actions.

Brooke is incredibly supportive of Hope’s relationship with Carter, believing that he is a kind and caring man who will treat Hope well. Carter has shown great dedication in protecting Hope, especially in his efforts to keep her involved in the “Hope for the Future” project. His sincerity is clear to Brooke, and she’s willing to back him up, but her concerns over the unfolding drama keep her in a difficult position.

Meanwhile, Carter and Hope’s plans for revenge are no secret to Brooke. Carter, the mastermind behind the scheme, has devised a plan to take over Forrester Creations by tricking Steffy and Ridge into signing LLC papers. This move would allow Carter to become the new CEO of the company. Despite his involvement in the plot, Carter is conflicted about carrying it out, unsure whether betraying Ridge and Steffy is the right course of action. Hope, on the other hand, is determined to move forward quickly, consumed with anger over being fired. She is set on getting revenge on Ridge and Steffy, and nothing will stop her from following through.

 

Brooke, while empathetic to her daughter’s situation, cannot bring herself to support the underhanded tactics that Hope and Carter are considering. The scheme to take over Forrester is not just a betrayal of Ridge and Steffy, but also a form of deceit that Brooke cannot condone. As Ridge is someone Brooke once loved, the idea of allowing him to fall victim to Carter’s deception weighs heavily on her conscience. Will Brooke remain silent and allow the plan to unfold, or will she take action to stop it?

Carter, however, isn’t completely heartless in this situation. Although he is frustrated with Ridge and Steffy, he has a long history with Forrester Creations and doesn’t want to make things worse. Still, his anger drives him to take action, and he seeks out Ridge and Steffie once again, hoping they might change their minds and reinstate Hope at the company. After all, Hope had done nothing to deserve her firing, and Carter sincerely believes she should be brought back. Unfortunately, Steffy remains firm in her decision, and Carter’s frustration boils over into a renewed commitment to his plan to take over Forrester Creations.

In light of Carter’s growing dissatisfaction, Steffy begins to consider the possibility of firing him as well, fearing that his anger and potential threats could destabilize the company. However, Ridge disagrees, believing that Carter is too valuable an asset to let go. Ridge sees Carter as an indispensable part of Forrester Creations, and the company would suffer without him. This difference in opinion between Ridge and Steffy adds more tension to the already volatile situation.

As the episode progresses, the question remains: What will Ridge and Steffy ultimately decide to do with Carter? Will they continue to tolerate his increasing discontent, or will they take steps to remove him from the company? With the stakes higher than ever, the future of Forrester Creations—and the relationships within the family—hangs in the balance. Fans will have to tune in to see how this drama unfolds and what decisions will shape the future of the Forrester empire.