Carter’s world is about to be turned upside down in an explosive turn of events that

could cost him everything—his career, his love, and his integrity. What begins as an

innocent professional relationship with Daphne quickly spirals into a web of deception, seduction, and devastating consequences.

Daphne arrives at Forrester Creations with a clear goal in mind—Carter. But her attraction isn’t purely romantic; it’s calculated and strategic. She manipulates situations to get closer to him, crafting encounters that blur the lines between professionalism and something far more dangerous. Carter, ever the professional, tries to keep his distance. He’s in love with Hope and refuses to betray her. But Daphne is relentless. She plays her part flawlessly—sometimes bold, sometimes vulnerable, always knowing exactly how to draw Carter in.

At first, Carter resists. He keeps conversations professional, maintaining a careful distance. But the tension between them only grows stronger. Every lingering glance, every accidental touch pushes him closer to the edge. Then, in a moment of weakness, everything changes. Late at the office one evening, Daphne finally gets what she wants. One charged look, one unguarded moment, and Carter gives in to the temptation he’s been battling for weeks. What starts as an innocent work discussion erupts into something much more intense, a passionate encounter that will have devastating repercussions.

What Carter doesn’t know is that they are not alone. Hidden in the shadows, Zen watches the scandal unfold. He hadn’t meant to witness such a betrayal, but now that he has, he knows exactly what to do. With a silent, calculated move, he captures everything on video—Carter’s mistake, every damning second of it. And just like that, Carter’s fate is no longer in his own hands.

Zen wastes no time making his move. He confronts Carter with the evidence, his voice calm but laced with power. The demand is clear—return Forrester Creations to Ridge, or the video goes straight to Hope. Carter is trapped. His career, his love, and his dignity all hang in the balance. The thought of losing Hope, of seeing the devastation in her eyes, is unbearable. But giving up Forrester Creations—the company he has dedicated his life to—is equally unthinkable. In the end, there is no real choice. Defeated, Carter gives in.

Daphne watches from the sidelines, satisfied. She has accomplished what she set out to do, but what is her true endgame? Was she simply a pawn in someone else’s scheme, or is she playing an even bigger game? As the dust settles, the consequences of Carter’s betrayal begin to ripple outward. Hope, still unaware of what has happened, senses something is off. Carter is distant, haunted by the weight of his secret. And secrets have a way of coming to light.

Zen now holds power at Forrester, but blackmail is a dangerous game. How long before his victory crumbles beneath him? And when the truth finally comes out—as it always does—who will pay the ultimate price?

One thing is certain: Carter’s life will never be the same again. The fallout from his betrayal is only just beginning, and the repercussions will send shockwaves through the Forrester world. Stay tuned, because in The Bold and the Beautiful, no secret stays buried for long!