Twisted Loyalties: Sheila Manipulates Poppy into Betraying Luna to Save Hayes

In a shocking and heartbreaking twist on The Bold and the Beautiful, Sheila Carter has once again proven that no one is safe when she sets her mind on control. This time, her manipulation strikes deep into the heart of a mother-daughter bond, as she forces Poppy Nozawa to betray her own daughter, Luna, in order to protect the life of young Hayes Finnegan. What results is a betrayal so devastating that it could tear the Nozawa family apart forever—and send Luna to prison for a crime she didn’t fully commit.

The high-stakes drama unfolded in a week of tense and emotional episodes, with Luna caught in the middle of a storm she never saw coming. After months of trying to avoid conflict and live a peaceful life with RJ, Luna suddenly finds herself accused of tampering with evidence connected to Sheila’s latest scheme—a setup carefully crafted by Sheila herself. The evidence, though circumstantial, is enough to raise eyebrows at the LAPD. But Sheila has more than justice on her mind—she wants revenge, silence, and above all, control.

Enter Poppy, Luna’s fiercely protective mother, who has spent years shielding her daughter from the darker side of the Forrester world. But Poppy’s secrets—particularly her past connection to Bill Spencer and her knowledge of Sheila’s ruthless capabilities—leave her vulnerable. When Sheila corners Poppy with a chilling ultimatum, the stakes become terrifyingly real: either Poppy cooperates and ensures Luna takes the fall for the crime… or Sheila will make sure Hayes pays the price.

Sheila’s threat isn’t empty. She’s proven before that she’s capable of unthinkable violence, and her obsession with maintaining her twisted definition of “family” knows no limits. Hayes, being the biological son of her own son, Finn, has become a pawn in Sheila’s sick game of control. Poppy knows she can’t take the risk—but the price of saving Hayes is sacrificing her daughter’s future.

In one of the most gut-wrenching scenes of the season, Poppy tearfully plants a piece of false evidence that links Luna directly to the crime. Her hands tremble, her face is soaked in tears, and her heart breaks with every move—but she feels she has no choice. When Luna is arrested the next day, viewers watched as the young woman cried out in disbelief, pleading her innocence while Poppy stood silently by, unable to even look her daughter in the eye.

The betrayal devastates Luna, who believes she’s being framed by someone outside the family. She clings to RJ and begs him to believe in her—but even RJ, as loving as he is, can’t deny the damning evidence piling up. The Forresters, too, are torn. Steffy and Ridge are divided on whether Luna could really be capable of betrayal, while Brooke remains Luna’s only outspoken supporter.

Meanwhile, Poppy’s guilt threatens to consume her. Alone and tortured by the weight of what she’s done, she begins to unravel emotionally. Scenes show her pacing, crying in secret, and almost confessing to RJ—only to be stopped by another one of Sheila’s veiled threats. The longer she stays silent, the deeper her shame becomes.

Sheila, of course, revels in her victory. With Luna out of the picture and Poppy under her thumb, she believes she has finally achieved dominance over both the Nozawas and the Forresters. Her manipulation of family dynamics, particularly those between mothers and their children, has reached a new level of cruelty. This isn’t just about winning—it’s about breaking people from the inside out.

But Sheila may have underestimated the strength of the very bond she tried to destroy.

Spoilers for upcoming episodes suggest that Poppy will soon reach a breaking point. Haunted by her betrayal and spurred by Luna’s suffering behind bars, she begins looking for ways to expose Sheila without putting Hayes in danger. The guilt becomes unbearable, and her once rock-solid composure begins to crack.

A surprising twist may come in the form of Bill Spencer. Once romantically involved with Poppy and possibly the father of Luna, Bill could become a key player in saving them both. As he digs into the case, he begins to suspect foul play—especially after witnessing Sheila’s smug demeanor and Poppy’s erratic behavior.

Fans have been buzzing online since the storyline aired, praising the emotional depth and intensity of the performances. “This is Emmy material,” one fan wrote on social media. “Poppy’s inner conflict, Luna’s heartbreak, and Sheila’s chilling manipulation—it’s peak B&B drama.” Another commented, “I’m shattered. That scene between Poppy and Luna broke me.”

The question now is whether Poppy will find the courage to come clean—and if so, what will the cost be? Sheila still has power, and any misstep could provoke her into taking action against Hayes. But if Poppy stays silent, she risks losing Luna forever.