On The Bold and the Beautiful, the fight for control of Forrester Creations has left Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) and Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) in a precarious position. Their bold attempt to oust Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) and Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) from their leadership roles failed spectacularly, and now the fallout is hitting harder than either could have imagined.
While Carter is fired and banned from Forrester property, Ridge and Steffy have turned their guns on Hope as they try to make her regret participating in the coup. Ridge and Steffy do not take betrayal lying down, and this time it will be no different either. The close bonds that were once so strong between these characters are now irreparably broken.
Wednesday's episode sounds full of dramatic confrontation as Ridge and Steffy deliver a devastating blow to Hope's future at Forrester Creations. As Hope battles desperately to rescue her fashion line, Hope for the Future, she could be cornered and forced to make a shocking sacrifice.
Disclaimer: This article is speculative in nature and contains spoilers about the show.
Why did Carter think Ridge would forgive him so easily on The Bold and the Beautiful?
Carter's decision to align with Hope in an attempt to seize control of Forrester Creations may go down as one of his worst choices on The Bold and the Beautiful. Despite years of loyalty to Ridge and the Forrester family, Carter must have known Ridge wouldn't let his betrayal slide. Ridge values loyalty above all else and views Carter's actions as a direct attack on his legacy.
Even though Ridge Forrester has already terminated Carter and forbidden him from ever entering the property again, that may not be the end of it. Ridge's plan ensures that Carter will have a tough time moving on professionally. As Ridge and Steffy plot their next moves, Carter is left to ponder whether his relationship with Hope was worth losing his career, reputation, and close ties to the Forrester family.
Carter underestimated Ridge's determination to protect his company and family. His innocence could well prove costly for him, both professionally and personally, as he is met with Ridge's uncompromising revenge.
Can Hope salvage her fashion line after Steffy’s next move on The Bold and the Beautiful?
'Hope for the Future' has been Hope Logan's pet project, but her coup attempt has almost sealed the line's fate on The Bold and the Beautiful. Steffy, who is now in a place of strength, is not ready to let Hope go without getting her revenge. To Steffy, taking out Hope's influence at Forrester Creations is not only about saving the company but also making sure that no one else ever crosses her again.
Hope is already barely keeping her line afloat after recent setbacks, and Steffy's calculated moves will push her into an impossible situation. The fallout may force Hope to walk away from her dreams entirely.
Steffy's actions really do make it look like the two women are miles apart. While Hope usually acts on instinct, Steffy does things on her own with a cold, calculated, and risk-free strategy. If Hope has to fight harder than ever in order to survive this battle, then Steffy's next move may just be the knockout punch that ends the fight.
How will this feud impact Brooke’s role in the Forrester family on The Bold and the Beautiful?
Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) has been a focal character in Forrester Creations for a long time on The Bold and the Beautiful. However, the stress she is facing between her daughter, Hope, and Ridge is not easy to be under. Brooke has always supported Hope, but the anger from Ridge toward Hope's betrayal can create an insurmountable rift in their relationship.
As Ridge and Steffy continue to find ways to take down Hope's hold on Forrester, Brooke might be caught in the middle of the battle. Her relationship with her daughter will, at some point, create a direct opposition to Brooke's efforts to keep her connected to Ridge. This could, in turn, have future repercussions for Brooke's position within the family and the business.
However, as Ridge and Steffy both fight for the protection of Forrester Creations, things may become tough on Brooke. She may find it hard to stand for Hope without antagonizing Ridge, or she will have to decide a side between the people in a fight that's causing a rift within the family.
Interested viewers can catch the episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful on CBS every weekday.