But Steffy’s plan isn’t just about business; it’s also personal. Daphne has another assignment: to separate Carter and Hope by making Carter fall in love with her. If Hope and Carter’s relationship crumbles, Steffy stands to benefit in many ways. With Carter no longer tied to Hope, his focus will shift, allowing Steffy to regain her foothold in the company. Carter, who once betrayed Ridge out of revenge for Hope, would be free to pursue his ambitions without any distractions.

However, Steffy’s perfectly crafted plan begins to unravel when Daphne starts to develop feelings for Carter. Suddenly, Daphne is torn between her loyalty to Steffy and her growing attraction to Carter. She begins to question her role in the plan, especially since Hope has no part in Daphne’s new feelings. Realizing she doesn’t want to ruin Carter’s perfume project, Daphne starts to resist Steffy’s manipulative words. She can’t bring herself to tear apart Carter and Hope’s relationship, and soon she’s no longer interested in following Steffy’s orders.

This unexpected turn of events leaves Steffy furious. She had carefully orchestrated every detail, but never anticipated Daphne’s emotional involvement. Steffy had paid Daphne handsomely to carry out the plan, yet Daphne is now willing to return the money and pursue Carter on her own. Steffy is left bewildered by Daphne’s irrational decision, unable to comprehend how anyone could fall for Carter, especially at the expense of their own career.

Steffy never imagined that her own plan would backfire in such a way, and now she’s forced to deal with a rogue agent in her midst. As Daphne pursues her own love story, Steffy must decide what to do next. Will she try to salvage her plan, or will she have to regroup and find another way to destroy Hope and Carter’s happiness? One thing is certain—Steffy won’t let this setback stop her from getting what she wants.