Bold and Beautiful Spoilers: Carter to Sacrifice Hope to Win Back Forresters

The architect of the takeover is about to burn his bridges with Hope while claiming innocence with the Forresters!

CARTER’S CROCODILE TEARS SIGNAL HOPE’S IMPENDING BETRAYAL

Make no mistake about it – Carter Walton is actively positioning himself to throw Hope Logan under the bus. Despite being the mastermind who orchestrated the entire Forrester Creations takeover from start to finish, Carter is now shedding crocodile tears with Ridge Forrester, creating the perfect narrative to absolve himself of blame while setting Hope up as the villain.

During their emotional confrontation, Carter broke down crying as Ridge reminded him of their brotherhood. This wasn’t just a moment of genuine remorse – it was calculated. When Hope walked in and witnessed this reunion, she attempted to pull Carter back to her side, but his expression told the real story. He’s already chosen his path, and Hope isn’t on it.

DAPHNE ROSE: STEFFY’S SECRET WEAPON TO DESTROY HOPE

Daphne Rose isn’t just a fragrance expert – she’s Steffy Forrester’s trojan horse sent to seduce Carter and drive the final wedge between him and Hope. The fragrance line launch is merely a pretense for her real mission: getting Carter to betray Hope and return control to the Forresters.

The calculated approach is working brilliantly. Daphne has already invaded Carter’s personal space, and spoilers confirm they’ll share a passionate kiss that Hope will unfortunately witness. This shocking betrayal will devastate Hope, while giving Carter the perfect excuse to claim that his “feelings changed” rather than admitting he deliberately sacrificed her to regain his standing with the Forresters.

THE FORRESTERS’ SELECTIVE MEMORY BENEFITS CARTER

The absolute hypocrisy of the situation is glaring. Carter’s supposedly revolutionary business ideas – the jewelry line and fragrance collection – were standard features at Forrester for years. Quinn Fuller previously ran the jewelry line, and fragrances have long been part of their portfolio. Yet Ridge and Eric Forrester are heaping praise on Carter as if he’s a visionary, while painting Hope as a conniving manipulator.

This deliberate rewriting of history serves one purpose: to rehabilitate Carter’s image while demonizing Hope. It’s a calculated strategy that allows the Forresters to welcome back their loyal soldier while continuing their vendetta against the Logan women.

RIDGE SMELLS VICTORY AS CARTER CRUMBLES

Ridge isn’t even trying to hide his confidence anymore. His renewed enthusiasm signals he knows Carter is wavering and ready to flip on Hope. The smug satisfaction on Ridge’s face reveals he’s already counting the days until he and Steffy reclaim their company, leaving Hope to face the consequences alone.

This power play has been the Forrester strategy all along – divide and conquer. By isolating Hope from any allies and turning Carter against her, they’re ensuring she’ll have no support system when they finally move in for the kill.

THE ULTIMATE DOUBLE STANDARD ON FULL DISPLAY

The blatant double standard couldn’t be more obvious. Carter – who conceived the takeover plan, prepared the legal documents, signed first, and watched Ridge sign without correcting him – is being positioned for redemption. Meanwhile, Hope – who merely agreed to a plan Carter had already set in motion – is being cast as the manipulative mastermind.

This pattern repeats the show’s long history of allowing men to be forgiven for far worse actions while women, particularly Logan women, are permanently branded as villains. Will Brooke Logan finally recognize this injustice and stand firmly with her daughter? Or will she too be swayed by Ridge’s emotional manipulation?

THE BETRAYAL THAT WILL SHATTER HOPE

When Hope walks in on Carter and Daphne’s passionate kiss, it won’t just be heartbreaking – it will be the culmination of Carter’s calculated betrayal. After convincing Hope they were partners in this venture, after promising to stand by her side, Carter will prove himself to be cut from the same cloth as Ridge – willing to sacrifice anyone for the approval of the Forrester family.

This kiss isn’t just a moment of weakness – it’s Carter’s escape hatch from the takeover scandal. By aligning with Daphne, he creates a narrative where he was “led astray” by Hope and has now “seen the light.” It’s manipulative, it’s calculated, and it’s exactly what the Forresters want.

THE MOMENT OF TRUTH FOR HOPE LOGAN

The real question isn’t whether Carter will betray Hope – that’s already in motion. The question is whether Hope will finally stop being a doormat and fight back with the same ruthlessness that’s constantly used against her.

After years of taking the high road only to be repeatedly vilified while others receive instant forgiveness, will this be the betrayal that finally pushes Hope to expose the truth? Will she reveal that the takeover was entirely Carter’s brainchild? Will she expose Daphne’s connection to Steffy? Or will history repeat itself with another Logan woman sacrificed at the altar of Forrester family unity?

The stage is set for the ultimate betrayal, and Hope stands alone as the wolves circle. Will she finally bare her teeth, or become another casualty in the Forresters’ relentless war against the Logans?