The latest episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, which aired on Monday, February 17, was full of drama and intrigue as Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) found himself in a moral dilemma about his takeover of Forrester Creations. After some manipulation from Brooke, Carter was considering stepping down from his position and apologizing to Ridge (Thorsten Kaye), who had been hurt by the takeover.
Brooke, whose real motive is to reunite with Ridge, tried to sway Carter into backing out of the company. Her manipulations seemed to work, sparking a tense confrontation between Carter and Hope. The argument reached a boiling point, and Carter found himself questioning his decision. Ridge, seeing an opportunity, arrived at the office to confront Carter. Initially, Ridge wanted to keep things civil, but the conversation quickly escalated, with Ridge throwing insults at Hope, further adding to the tension between the two men.
Carter, however, stood firm despite his guilt and resisted Ridge’s accusations, refusing to back down. This intense altercation between Ridge and Carter significantly weakens Ridge’s chances of reclaiming control of Forrester Creations, leaving the future of the company uncertain.
Meanwhile, Taylor and Steffy analyzed Brooke’s actions and motives, realizing that her true goal is not just to reclaim Forrester Creations but to reunite with Ridge. They understood that Brooke had been using her emotional influence on Carter to manipulate him into sabotaging the company, and they discussed her ulterior motives.
Steffy reflected on a previous failed attempt at manipulation, where she used Daphne as bait, and ultimately abandoned the plan when it didn’t work out. On the other hand, Hope was left heartbroken after her argument with Carter, feeling betrayed by his sudden change of heart about the company.
The tension between the characters is palpable, and it remains to be seen whether Carter will stick to his guns or give in to Brooke’s manipulations. Stay tuned for the next episode to find out how these intense developments unfold!