CARTER’S SHOCKING BETRAYAL LEAVES HOPE FANS FUMING

Legal eagle betrays Hope without protecting her fashion line—and fans are NOT having it!

The Hope Logan fandom is in an absolute UPROAR after Carter Walton made what many are calling the betrayal of the century! In a move that has longtime viewers picking their jaws up off the floor, the supposedly brilliant lawyer returned Forrester Creations to the Forrester family without securing a SINGLE protection for Hope Logan’s fashion line.

I mean… WHAT was he thinking?!

LEGAL MALPRACTICE OR JUST PLAIN STUPIDITY?

For someone who’s supposedly FC’s legal genius, Carter’s colossal failure to protect Hope For The Future in writing before handing the company back to the Forresters has fans absolutely BAFFLED.

“For a lawyer he’s not very smart,” one outraged viewer commented, and honestly? I couldn’t agree more. How could Carter possibly think that Steffy Forrester wouldn’t immediately target Hope’s line the second—THE SECOND—she regained control?

Has he been living under a rock? The Hope vs. Steffy rivalry is legendary! Any first-year law student knows you get EVERYTHING in writing, especially when dealing with sworn enemies.

THE ULTIMATE RELATIONSHIP SIN

But wait, it gets worse. Much worse.

Carter didn’t even have the decency to DISCUSS this company-changing, career-destroying decision with Hope before making it! Despite being in a romantic relationship (and partners in their takeover scheme), he unilaterally decided Hope’s professional fate without so much as a text message heads-up.

“He should’ve discussed giving the company back to the Forresters with Hope first,” noted one particularly astute fan. This lack of communication isn’t just bad relationship etiquette—it’s relationship SUICIDE.

Think about it. How would YOU feel if your partner made a decision that torpedoed your entire career without even mentioning it to you first?

ADDING INSULT TO INJURY

Just when you thought this betrayal couldn’t possibly get any worse…

After throwing Hope under the bus professionally, Carter then opted to stay at Forrester Creations rather than walking out in solidarity with her. Talk about choosing comfort over loyalty!

“He also should’ve known Hope would be livid that he opted to stay at FC instead of defending her or walking out in solidarity,” another fan pointed out, and they’re absolutely right.

Carter essentially told Hope through his actions: “Your career isn’t important enough for me to protect in writing, and our relationship isn’t important enough for me to stand by you.”

Ouch.

A RELATIONSHIP BUILT ON QUICKSAND

Let’s be real for a minute. Some viewers aren’t exactly shocked by this turn of events. After all, the Hope and Carter romance began amid secrecy, scheming, and corporate takeover plans—not exactly the solid foundation for lasting love that soap dreams are made of.

“This relationship was a farce to begin with,” admitted one particularly candid fan, “so I’m not exactly heartbroken that it’s over.”

I have to say, there’s some truth to that. The chemistry was there, for sure, but the trust? Apparently not so much.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR HOPE?

With Carter showing his true colors (and they’re NOT pretty), what’s next for our betrayed heroine?

Some fans are already speculating about a potential reunion with Thomas Forrester, especially since eagle-eyed viewers noticed she still wears his ring—hello, unresolved feelings! Others have suggested more creative paths, like Hope starting her own fashion house to compete directly with Forrester.

Can you IMAGINE the drama that would create? I’m here for it!

One thing’s for certain: Hope “deserves so much better” than a partner who would fail to protect her interests at such a crucial moment. As another fan put it, “It’s just a shame that Carter destroyed himself in the process.” His reputation—both personal and professional—may never recover from this epic failure.

THE REAL-LIFE SILVER LINING

Despite all this on-screen heartbreak and betrayal, there is one bright spot for fans. The actors behind Hope and Carter—Annika Noelle and Lawrence Saint-Victor—recently participated in a viral dance trend together, showing their adorable friendship off-screen.

It’s actually refreshing to see their positive dynamic amid all this fictional drama! And the fans are eating it up, with comments like “I love y’all for this!!!” flooding social media.

What do YOU think? Was Carter’s betrayal unforgivable? Should he have walked away from FC in solidarity with Hope? Or do you think there’s more to this story than meets the eye?

Sound off in the comments! I’m dying to hear your thoughts on soap’s latest shocking betrayal!