The Plan: Seduce and Destroy

On paper, Steffy’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) plan is a masterstroke. Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) will cozy up to Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor), get into his head—and maybe even his bed—and throw his romance with Hope (Annika Noelle) into total disarray. Before long, Daphne will have Carter wrapped around her little finger. It’s all going according to Steffy’s playbook…or so it seems.

Poor Carter. Try as he might to keep things professional, there’s no denying Daphne’s magnetic charm. Her sultry glances and calculated moves will have him second-guessing his every decision. Hope? Furious. Steffy? Smirking in satisfaction. Carter? Slowly losing his grip on the power he’s fought so hard to claim.

When Flirting Turns Into Fireworks

It’s at that point where Carter’s life *should* fall apart. But wait! What if it doesn’t? What if during this little game of seduction, Daphne finds herself catching feelings? What if she falls in love? And, not just with the man himself, but the power Carter holds.

Picture this: Daphne takes Hope’s place not just in Carter’s bed but in his heart, his life, and (oh, the drama!) the office. With Daphne’s razor-sharp instincts and cutthroat ambition, she could become the ultimate power player. Carter and Daphne could form a new power couple, leaving Steffy, Ridge (Thorsten Kaye), and Eric (John McCook) scrambling to reclaim their family legacy.

Daphne’s success would be the ultimate irony. Steffy’s plan to use her friend could backfire spectacularly if Daphne decides she likes being on top—literally and figuratively. With Daphne’s fragrance empire backing Carter’s corporate reign, the Forresters might be out of the game for good.