At Forrester Creations, Ridge confronts Carter, accusing him of betrayal—stealing the company, breaking friendships, and aligning with Hope. Carter stands firm, claiming he’s protecting Forrester from its past leadership. Ridge questions his motives, reminding him of their long-standing bond and challenging whether Hope’s influence has clouded his judgment. Carter insists he acted to change the company’s toxic culture, but Ridge believes he’s lost himself in the process.
Meanwhile, Hope vents to Brooke, frustrated that their victory feels hollow. She defends Carter, insisting Ridge has always underestimated him. Brooke warns that Carter’s guilt could unravel everything, but Hope is determined to stand by him, refusing to let Ridge manipulate him. She sees this as an ongoing battle for change, one they can’t afford to lose.
At the Forrester mansion, Steffy vows to reclaim her family’s legacy. While Daphne remains hopeful that Carter will reverse course, Steffy believes his recent success only strengthens his resolve. Zende shares his discomfort over Hope’s enthusiasm, noting how out of sync she seemed with the weight of the situation. Taylor urges Brooke to intervene before the conflict escalates further.
Back at Forrester, Ridge challenges Carter, reminding him of their history and questioning why he trusts Hope so blindly. Carter defends their relationship, but Ridge sees it as another power play. Losing the company was painful, but losing Carter as a friend hurt more. As Ridge prepares to leave, Carter stops him, admitting he never wanted to move forward without him.
In an emotional moment, they embrace—just as Hope walks in, stunned by what she sees.
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