The Bold and the Beautiful begins at Hope’s home, where Carter finalizes a document granting him control over Forrester Creations. Hope and Carter celebrate the move, but Carter notes they still need Ridge and Steffy’s signatures.
At the CEO office, Steffy discusses the upcoming press release announcing the end of Hope for the Future. Ridge abruptly leaves, saying he needs to check on something. Meanwhile, in the design office, Will and Electra grow closer, sharing a kiss as Will expresses his desire to know her better. Their moment is interrupted when Ivy enters and introduces herself to Will,soon he leaves and Ivy begins teasing Electra about her interest in a Spencer man. Electra privately worries her past could complicate things.
At the Cliff House, Ridge meets with Finn to discuss Hope, to inquire if he is sure that Hope was hitting on him again. Finn doesn’t know what Hope was thinking. Ridge warns this could lead to a scandal the company can’t afford. He just wants to be sure of what happened.
Back at Forrester, Steffy and Eric discuss the fallout from Hope for the Future’s closure. Eric expresses concern for Zende’s future as a designer, but Steffy assures him they’ll find ways to utilize his talent. Katie arrives with the press release and questions its timing. Steffy insists on controlling the narrative and asks Katie to send the release to Hope to avoid blindsiding her. Eric hesitates, pointing out that the release doesn’t acknowledge Hope’s accomplishments, but Steffy remains firm.
Elsewhere, Carter voices his frustrations with Steffy, Ridge, and Eric, accusing them of undervaluing Hope and distrusting his judgment. He tells Hope he wants her by his side, believing their plan will address the dysfunction within Forrester. Carter also criticizes how the Logans are treated in the company.
When Hope receives the press release, she becomes emotional, reading the finality of her line’s closure. Carter reassures her, saying it’s not over and urging her to stick to their plan. The two agree it’s time to move forward with their next steps.
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