B&B Spoilers: Hope’s True Fear – Losing Power, Not Carter, as Daphne Threatens Her Reign

POWER OVER LOVE: HOPE’S SHOCKING PRIORITY EXPOSED AS CARTER FALLS FOR DAPHNE

OMG, you guys. What the actual heck just went down at Forrester Creations?! I’m still picking my jaw up off the floor after watching Hope Logan’s face when she caught Carter Walton locking lips with that French bombshell Daphne Rose. But here’s the real tea—Hope isn’t heartbroken over losing her man. Nope! She’s freaking out about losing her power trip!

Listen, I’ve been watching B&B since forever, and I’ve never seen Hope’s mask slip like this. The look on her face? Pure panic—not because Carter might be falling for someone else, but because her grip on the CEO throne is suddenly wobbling like cheap stilettos on cobblestone.

FROM INNOCENT TO ICE QUEEN

Remember sweet, innocent Hope who stood for “integrity” and all those warm fuzzy feelings? Yeah, she’s gone, honey. GONE. This new Hope has been quietly transforming since she and Carter pulled that takeover stunt, but now we’re seeing her true colors, and they ain’t pretty.

“She’s become obsessed with power,” my source at Forrester whispered to me over lattes last week. “When she walked in on Carter and Daphne, her first thought wasn’t ‘My boyfriend’s cheating!’—it was ‘My empire’s crumbling!'”

I mean… what?! I nearly spat out my drink when I heard that. The Logan women have always been ambitious (hello, Brooke!), but this is next-level calculating.

STEFFY’S MASTERCLASS IN MANIPULATION

Can we talk about Steffy for a hot minute? Girl deserves a standing ovation for this chess move! She didn’t just introduce Daphne to mess with Hope’s love life—she specifically picked the one person who could shake Hope’s corporate kingdom to its foundations.

Since January 7th (feels like ages ago now!), Daphne has been working her French magic on Carter. By Valentine’s Day, the poor guy was already twisted in knots. But February 28th? Total checkmate moment when Hope walked in on THE KISS.

And I’m not talking about some innocent peck. Sources say it was one of those passionate, grab-the-desk-for-support kind of kisses that soap dreams are made of! Steffy couldn’t have scripted it better if she tried.

WHO’S PLAYING WHO?

Hold up—I need a minute to process this next bit. While everyone assumes Daphne is just Steffy’s pawn in this game, word around the water cooler is that Mademoiselle Rose might have plans of her own.

“Daphne isn’t just after Carter’s heart,” my insider revealed after their third martini (loose lips, am I right?). “She’s playing the long game. If she gets Carter, she gets influence—maybe even a shot at power herself.”

The plot thickens faster than my grandma’s gravy! If Daphne is actually manipulating both Steffy AND Hope… well, we might need to crown a new queen bee at Forrester.

RIDGE WAITING IN THE WINGS

Meanwhile, Ridge is watching this circus unfold, probably with that smirk he gets when he knows he’s about to swoop in and save the day. With Hope obsessing over power rather than fighting for her man, and Carter caught between two scheming beauties, Ridge is perfectly positioned to reclaim his throne.

I’ve seen this pattern before, folks. Just when everyone’s distracted by the relationship drama, Papa Forrester slides back into the big chair. Classic Ridge move, and honestly? Maybe Forrester needs a grown-up in charge for once!

MY HOT TAKE

I’ve watched Hope grow up on my screen for years, and this power-hungry version breaks my heart a little. The girl who once stood for hope and integrity (get it? her NAME!) is now willing to sacrifice love for corporate control? That’s some serious character development I didn’t see coming!

But here’s what I think—this whole mess is about to explode in everyone’s faces. Hope will fight dirty to keep her position, Steffy will think she’s winning until Daphne shows her true hand, and Carter? Poor Carter will be caught in the crossfire wondering how his love life became a corporate takeover battle.

I’ve got my popcorn ready for next week, and you should too! Because when Logan ambition meets Forrester pride meets French cunning… nobody’s getting out unscathed.

Are y’all Team Hope, Team Steffy, or Team Daphne? Or are you like me—Team Absolute Chaos? Drop me a comment and let’s dish!

P.S. Anyone else think Carter should just run for the hills at this point? The man’s too gorgeous to be a pawn in this power struggle!