In the latest dramatic twist of The Bold and the Beautiful, Carter remains conflicted about the risky scheme to take control of Forrester Creations. While he’s still uneasy about creating such a huge amount of drama, Hope continues to pressure him to move forward with the plan. She reminds him of how badly Steffy and Ridge have treated them in the past, and how this takeover could secure a bright future for them both. Hope reassures Carter that he would be a much better leader for the company than Steffy or Ridge, boosting his confidence to sign the crucial RC paperwork and solidify his role as the company’s new leader.

With his decision weighing on him, Carter now faces the difficult task of tricking Steffy and Ridge into signing the documents, ensuring that they unknowingly agree to his new leadership role. He is determined to see this plan through, despite the high stakes involved. As Carter moves forward with his part of the scheme, the tension between him and the Forrester family escalates, and the stakes grow ever higher.

Meanwhile, in a surprising twist, Ridge starts to have second thoughts about the ongoing conflict between Steffy and Hope. In a rare moment of reconciliation, Ridge begins to question whether Hope might actually be innocent in the drama that has unfolded between her and Steffy. As a result, Ridge decides to side with the Logan family, hoping to convince Steffy to rethink her animosity toward Hope. Ridge wants to end the years-long feud and bring peace to both families, believing that this is the best path forward for the future of Forrester Creations and his children, Thomas and Beth.

However, Ridge’s attempt to mediate peace may be in vain. Steffy has a deep-seated hatred for Hope and is unlikely to back down at this point. Her bitterness runs too deep, and it’s hard to imagine her letting go of the past grievances, making reconciliation seem nearly impossible. With Ridge now torn between his family and his desire to restore peace, the battle lines between the Logans and Forresters seem destined to intensify.

As Carter and Hope push forward with their dangerous plan, and Ridge struggles to bring about peace, the future of Forrester Creations and the Forrester family itself hangs in the balance. The stakes have never been higher, and it’s unclear who will come out on top. Will Carter’s ambitious plot succeed, or will Ridge’s efforts to end the feud between Steffy and Hope result in an unexpected shift in the power dynamics at Forrester Creations? Stay tuned for the next explosive episode to find out what happens next.