In Wednesday’s episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, tensions escalated at Forrester Creations as Steffy Forrester (played by Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) showed hesitancy toward the revived jewelry line proposed by Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer) and Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor). Despite their efforts to pitch the idea, Steffy remained skeptical, creating friction between the characters.

At the start of the episode, Ivy and Carter presented their vision for bringing the jewelry line back to life, attempting to win over Steffy. However, Steffy seemed reluctant, maintaining a reserved stance on the matter. Feeling the conversation was going nowhere, she asked Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) to step out of the room, seizing the opportunity to confront Ivy. Steffy accused Ivy of being insulting, but Ivy countered that Steffy’s reservations stemmed from their complicated personal history. Steffy quickly dismissed the claim, asserting that her decision-making was not clouded by past grievances.

Carter, however, weighed in with a sharp observation, noting that Steffy’s tendency to let personal feelings influence business decisions was a legitimate concern. Despite his input, Steffy refused to entertain their pitch or even glance at the jewelry display Ivy and Electra had set up. She firmly stated her decision was final before brushing off the matter to attend to other tasks.

After Ivy left the room, Carter’s frustration boiled over, and he directed a piercing glare at Steffy before storming out. Later, Carter caught up with Ivy and Electra to apologize for how things had unfolded. Although they appreciated his support, it was clear the rejection had dampened their spirits. Ivy suggested they dismantle the display and move on, with plans to revisit the idea another time.

Meanwhile, in the design office, Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) shared some insight with Will Spencer (Crew Morrow). Hope warned him that being a Logan might put a metaphorical target on his back at Forrester Creations, particularly in his dealings with Steffy. She predicted that Will would need to work harder to prove himself, but he remained unfazed by the challenge. Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) chimed in, agreeing with Hope’s warning and pointing out the ongoing tension between the Forrester and Logan families within the company.

Will later encountered Electra in the hallway, where a small but meaningful moment unfolded. Electra accidentally dropped a tray of jewelry, prompting Will to help pick it up. In the process, he found himself kneeling and presenting a ring to her, creating a brief but charming interaction. Both were visibly flustered, but they exchanged introductions and smiles, leaving the moment with an undeniable spark of chemistry. Will even slipped a ring onto Electra’s finger as their connection deepened, setting the stage for a potential romantic subplot.

Back in the CEO office, Brooke found Steffy preoccupied and addressed her distraction. Steffy admitted to being frustrated with Carter, describing his recent actions as “off base” and “flat-out wrong.” Brooke assumed this stemmed from Carter’s support for Hope’s endeavors, but Steffy didn’t elaborate further.

Elsewhere, Carter vented his anger to Hope in the design office. He expressed his disappointment over Steffy’s refusal to give the jewelry line a fair chance. Carter lamented that Steffy had vetoed the idea without even considering its merits and declared that personal vendettas had no place in the company’s operations. Hope sided with Carter, calling the jewelry line revival a “brilliant idea” and praising his broader vision for the company.

Carter wasn’t just focused on reviving the jewelry line; he had a grander plan. He envisioned expanding Forrester Creations’ luxury portfolio to include multiple brands under its umbrella, which could elevate the company’s reputation. Hope was inspired by his passion and urged him to act decisively. She encouraged Carter to present his ideas to Eric Forrester (John McCook) and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye), emphasizing that his vision had the potential to leave a lasting legacy at Forrester Creations.

Hope’s encouragement seemed to energize Carter, and the two shared a heartfelt moment of mutual respect and belief in one another. Hope assured him that his passion was a driving force and that his ambitious plans could reshape the company’s future.

The episode ended on a note of impending conflict, as Carter’s determination to push his proposal forward promised to stir more drama with Steffy. Fans can anticipate further fallout as these characters’ clashing visions for Forrester Creations unfold.

The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers hint that Carter’s bold moves will only add to Steffy’s frustrations, setting up more intense confrontations in the episodes to come. Stay tuned to see how these storylines evolve and what new surprises await at Forrester Creations.