Bold and the Beautiful newcomer Murielle Hilaire shares some intriguing hints about Daphne Rose's true motives. The French perfumer, who is supposed to seduce Carter Walton, may have something else in mind, and it might not be in Steffy Forrester's favor.
Bold and the Beautiful: Can Daphne Be Trusted?
In an interview with TVLine, Hilaire teases that there's more to Daphne than meets the eye. The French perfumer is Steffy's secret weapon against Carter Walton and Hope Logan.
However, she may have an even bigger scheme in mind. "You should never be completely sure of what she is thinking," the actress warns. "She doesn't want to be obvious."
Hilaire notes her character has a lot of potential for the show to explore. Daphne claims to be an ally, but she can easily turn into an enemy, as well.
" There's a spark [of mischief] in her eyes, for sure," the actress adds. " She's not black-and-white, she lives in a very gray area."
While Daphne really cares for Steffy, Hilaire thinks her motives are more than just helping out a friend. Will Daphne end up being a liability instead of an asset to Steffy?
Will Daphne Betray Steffy?
If there's one thing that's constant in the soap world, it's betrayal, and Daphne Rose might do just that to Steffy Forrester. In the same interview, Murielle Hilaire notes that her character isn't going through all that trouble merely to help a friend. There must be an ulterior motive—one that Steffy won't see coming.
"Daphne really cares for Steffy, but I don't think she'd travel all the way [from Paris] to L.A. just to help a friend," the Bold and the Beautiful star says. "She's thinking of her own career and how she can keep expanding her brand worldwide."
If Daphne did end up blinded by greed and power, it'll definitely be a big blow to Steffy. She's been very trusting of her friend, believing in her loyalty and good intentions. Will Steffy end up battling Daphne instead of Carter?
Bold and the Beautiful Rumors: Is the Worst Betrayal Yet to Come?
There's no doubt that Daphne Rose can charm her way to the top, as evident in how she effortlessly draws Carter Walton in. But what if the new FC boss isn't her ultimate goal?
Bold and the Beautiful rumors suggest that Daphne might just target a more significant figure in the fashion world—Ridge Forrester. Murielle Hilaire notes that her character has chemistry with the dressmaker, which makes her wonder if there could be a potential romance.
"There was definitely chemistry there," Hilaire adds. "Even when I read the script for that episode, I wondered if he was the man for whom she'd created the fragrance [that she pitched to Carter and Hope]."
"When she said to Ridge, 'The woman who gave you that cologne must know you well,'" she continues, "I thought there might be something there that we'd discover about the two of them. But no."
Ridge and Daphne's forbidden romance may not unfold anytime soon, but it seems Hilaire isn't ruling it out. "Daphne is very French," she reiterates. "She likes games. To her, there's nothing more amazing than to keep people guessing. She lives for that."