Carter finally has a shot at real love, and this time it’s not tangled up in a classic Bold and the Beautiful scandal. It’s just good, old-fashioned chemistry with Hope. Thanks to Liam’s self-sabotage (as usual), Hope has opened her heart to Carter, and their romance is slowly blossoming into something that could actually last. But one woman is not here for it, and her name is Daphne Rose.

Daphne’s Obsession Is About to Explode

On the surface, Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire) is all elegance and grace. A beautiful, poised professional who knows how to command a room. But underneath that flawless skin and killer wardrobe? There may be something much darker simmering…and it’s all aimed right at Hope.

Daphne Rose isn’t just crushing on Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor); she’s obsessed. She’s convinced they’re meant to be, and the more Carter distances himself, the more Daphne Rose seems ready to make him love her. That’s a dangerous cocktail in a town like Los Angeles, where obsession often turns to sabotage… or worse. So, how far will Daphne Rose go to eliminate the competition?

Hope for Love…or Hope in Danger?

Daphne Rose could also go the blackmail route. With enough digging, she might uncover secrets from Hope’s  (Annika Noelle) past – or even dirt on Liam or Carter – that she could weaponize. One well-placed threat could leave Hope scrambling to protect those she loves, leaving Carter vulnerable and confused.

And what if Daphne Rose plays the sympathy card? She might fake a health crisis. Something dramatic enough to gain Carter’s attention and compassion. Or even more scandalous: a fake pregnancy. If she manages to get her crush into bed just one time she could convince Carter he’s the father. Knowing the Forrester COO, he’ll feel obligated to stay close, giving Daphne Rose exactly what she wants.

But the wildest possibility? Daphne Rose lets her obsession spiral completely out of control. We’re talking full-on fatal attraction vibes. Hope could find herself stalked, threatened, or worse. Daphne Rose’s polished surface may be hiding a storm – and Carter might not realize the danger until it’s far too late.