Daphne’s obsession with Carter and hatred toward Hope have reached explosive levels—and now the truth behind her motives is finally coming to light. In a cruel twist of fate, the very man she tried to seduce away from Hope could soon become her greatest regret, as the revelation of her paternity sends shockwaves through Los Angeles.

After being rejected by Carter, Daphne doesn’t just walk away—she doubles down. The pain she feels isn’t just heartbreak; it’s a lifelong ache from growing up without a father, watching from afar as Hope received every ounce of love, attention, and support that she never did. She’s tired of being in the shadows. Tired of watching Hope “win.” And she’s ready to destroy her.

Step one: take Carter. Step two: sabotage Hope’s career. Daphne has been studying Hope’s every move at Forrester Creations, learning her design strategies, ingratiating herself with junior staff, and whispering poisonous doubts to key players. Her goal? To frame Hope for sabotage or intellectual theft, discredit her, and rise in her place.

But what she didn’t expect was to run into Deacon Sharpe—the father who abandoned her, the man who never even knew she existed. Their encounter is brief but powerful. He sees something in her eyes, in her face—a reflection of the woman from France he never forgot. Daphne tries to stay cool, but the panic is visible. If Deacon starts digging, the truth won’t stay buried much longer.

This moment threatens to bring everything crashing down. For Deacon, the possibility that Daphne could be his daughter will force him to confront his reckless past and the emotional damage it caused. For Hope, it’s the ultimate betrayal—not only was Daphne trying to take her life, but she’s also her sister. And for Carter, the revelation creates a moral and emotional quagmire: how can he love Hope and ignore Daphne’s desperate cry for belonging?

The ripple effects of this secret promise to upend every relationship on the canvas. Brooke, Ridge, Steffy—all will be drawn into the vortex as Daphne’s calculated rise becomes a personal war that threatens the very soul of the Forester empire.

Daphne isn’t just another schemer. She’s a woman forged in abandonment and longing, and now she’s ready to claim her place—no matter the cost. But when the dust settles, will her actions earn her justice or just deepen the scars of a broken family?

The battle lines are drawn, and the truth is on the verge of erupting. One thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same again on The Bold and the Beautiful.