Katie Logan never meant to get involved—but when she overheard a private conversation between Zende and Daphne at Forrester Creations, everything changed. The shocking truth she uncovered was too big to ignore: Carter and Hope’s breakup wasn’t just a case of bad timing—it was part of a calculated plot engineered by Steffy Forrester. Steffy had recruited Daphne to seduce Carter, all with the intent of destroying Hope’s credibility and further isolating her from the Forrester family circle.

The very next morning, Katie called both Carter and Hope to her home, determined to bring the truth to light. She detailed every part of the scheme—from Steffy’s manipulation to Daphne’s involvement. Hope was stunned into silence, but Carter was livid. Suddenly, all the strange behaviors, coldness, and doubts he’d experienced made perfect sense. His anger was personal—he had been emotionally used and discarded. Steffy hadn’t just sabotaged a relationship, she’d taken away his ability to choose freely.

Unable to contain his rage, Carter stormed into Forrester Creations and confronted Steffy face-to-face. With the tension thick in the air, Carter didn’t hold back. He accused her of using him, of orchestrating a cruel plan to protect her own image. His words hit hard: “You took something real and turned it into a game.” Steffy tried to maintain composure, but it was clear her carefully guarded secrets were unraveling fast.

Meanwhile, Hope processed her pain differently. Instead of letting it break her, it sharpened her resolve. Her heartbreak turned into strategy. She realized the best way to hurt Steffy was not through confrontation—but by going after the one thing Steffy treasures most: her husband, Finn. Hope knew how to get close to him—through warmth, vulnerability, and shared emotional wounds. She didn’t want love—she wanted impact.

The next day, Hope visited Finn at the hospital under the guise of a casual chat. She brought coffee, acted concerned about Liam, and was charmingly familiar. Finn didn’t suspect a thing—he only saw a woman trying to cope with heartache. But what he couldn’t see was the quiet storm brewing behind her calm smile.

Back at Forrester, the consequences of Steffy’s actions began to close in. Carter refused to speak to her, Eric was questioning her leadership, and rumors had begun spreading through the company thanks to Zende’s loose lips. The situation worsened when Steffy discovered that Finn had spent hours talking with Hope. A sick feeling settled in her stomach—not jealousy, but pure dread. Could Hope really be manipulating Finn as payback?

Now Steffy faces the fallout of her own actions. She may lose her influence, her relationships, and even her marriage. Meanwhile, Hope is quietly making her moves, determined to make Steffy feel every ounce of betrayal she inflicted. And Carter? He’s considering going public and taking Steffy down for good.

In Los Angeles, betrayal may draw blood, but revenge leaves scars—and Hope Logan is finished playing nice.