**Dramatic Fallout at Forrester Creations: Hope Logan Fired Over Misunderstanding**

In a surprising turn of events at Forrester Creations, tension has reached its breaking point as Steffy Forrester made the bold decision to fire Hope Logan, citing a severe breach of trust. The conflict erupted when Steffy walked in on Hope, dressed in lingerie, seemingly on top of her husband, Finn.

Ridge Forrester attempted to mediate by suggesting it could be a misunderstanding. However, Steffy vehemently declared otherwise, insisting that Hope's actions were inexcusable and unacceptable within their family. “I just walked in on her in lingerie on top of my husband!" Steffy exclaimed, reinforcing her point that she could no longer work with Hope. Steffy demanded an ultimatum: “It's either her or me.”

Meanwhile, in the design office, Hope confided in Katie about the incident, revealing she had been fired. Katie, shocked and disbelieving, assured Hope that it was an overreaction and that things would be sorted out once Ridge learned the details. Despite Katie's reassurance and her promise to help, Hope feared the worst.

At a separate meeting in a café, Eric Forrester discussed with Carter the latter’s ambitious plans for Forrester Creations. Carter’s proposal involved acquiring several low-risk companies, but Eric expressed his concerns regarding the financial risks and the potential departure from Forrester's core values. Eric stood firm against putting the company in debt, emphasizing the importance of preserving Forrester’s legacy and reputation.

Back at the main office, Steffy stood resolute alongside her support system, including her father Ridge and Taylor, who deemed Hope's actions a blatant throwback to unacceptable behaviors reminiscent of Brooke. Just as tensions peaked, Hope entered the room, only to be met with Steffy's harsh finality: Hope was to be removed from Forrester Creations on the grounds of misconduct and alleged betrayal. Despite Hope's protests and claims of innocence, Ridge ultimately sided with Steffy, reinforcing that Hope had to leave for the best.

As Hope exited the building, escorted by security officer Charlie, she encountered the models and shared her disbelief and frustration over the abrupt end to her tenure. This place, Hope reminded, was part of her legacy too, built by her and her mother. Her words emphasized her pride in being a Logan, a sentiment even the late Stephanie Forrester had come to accept.

Distraught and desperate for an ally, Hope found solace when Carter arrived and listened to her account of the firing. They shared a sudden, passionate kiss, and Carter, infuriated by the unfolding events, vowed that Forrester Creations wouldn’t get away with what had transpired. The drama at Forrester Creations continues to unfold, promising further conflict and emotional upheaval.