Steffy has always been critical of Hope’s history with men, perceiving her as someone who often uses relationships to achieve her own aims.
So, the idea that Carter could be so committed to this project, potentially for personal reasons related to Hope, fuels Steffy’s skepticism.
Steffy decides to confront Hope directly, hoping to catch her off guard and uncover any hidden truths.
Hope, however, immediately denies any romantic entanglement with Carter, but Steffy isn’t fully convinced, seeing her denial as possibly defensive.
Meanwhile, Ridge’s concerns for Taylor’s health lead him to suggest they seek a second opinion.
Taylor recently received a concerning diagnosis indicating serious heart issues, yet Ridge struggles to believe it’s accurate given her age and general health.
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Despite Taylor’s initial reluctance, Ridge convinces her to see Dr. Grace for a re-evaluation.
He hopes that Dr. Grace, an experienced and trusted doctor, may give them new insight and perhaps even a more optimistic prognosis.
Though Taylor feels resigned and expects the same result, Ridge’s encouragement and presence offer her comfort. This hopeful new angle may be just what Taylor needs to keep going.
At the same time, Carter suggests that launching a new jewelry collection with Ivy and Electra could revitalize Hope for the Future, bringing Forrester Creations back into the spotlight and increasing revenue.
However, Steffy remains skeptical, questioning his intentions and suspecting that his personal feelings may be at play.
Ridge joins Steffy in expressing doubt, feeling that Carter’s proposal might lack the strategic foundation Forrester needs right now.
In the midst of their uncertainty, Eric takes a different view, recognizing that Carter’s idea, while risky, could offer a fresh path forward for the company’s struggling line.

Yet, he is also realistic about the financial challenges they face, acknowledging that taking on a new project of this scale could strain Forrester’s current resources.
As they debate Carter’s idea, tensions rise within the Forrester family, and unresolved emotions add fuel to the fire.
Will Steffy and Ridge stand firm in their opposition to Carter’s proposal, or could Eric’s willingness to take a calculated risk persuade them to give it a shot?
And as Taylor and Ridge await her test results, will they receive the hopeful news they desperately want?
In true Bold and the Beautiful style, these intersecting storylines promise to deliver complex relationships, power struggles, and emotional confrontations, keeping fans captivated as new secrets and tensions unfold in the weeks to come.