The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession novel Chapter 6

Summary for Chapter 6: The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession

Summary of Chapter 6 from The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession

Chapter 6 marks a crucial moment in Free Collection’s Romance novel, The Betrayed Heiress Is Now the CEO’s Obsession. This chapter blends tension, emotion, and plot progression to deliver a memorable reading experience — one that keeps readers eagerly turning the page.

Charlotte looked up at him, her expression puzzled. “What?”

Zac assumed she was still upset, deliberately holding onto the gift instead of giving it to him right away. That was fine. He could give her an out.

Softening his tone, he said, “I spoke too harshly at the store earlier. Don’t be mad, okay?”

That should do it.

Charlotte sighed, meeting his gaze with an earnest expression. “I’m not mad.”

Zac scoffed. “Sure you’re not.”

“Believe whatever you want.”

The casual indifference in her voice instantly irritated him.

“Charlotte, I already apologized. What more do you want?”

She continued packing, her movements unbothered. “I don’t need your apology.”

Zac stared at her for a few seconds, his expression unreadable.

After a moment, he asked, a little awkwardly, “Where’s the gift?”

Charlotte turned to him. “What gift?”

“Eugene said he saw you buying me a watch,” Zac said. “Didn’t you get it to apologize and make up with me? I’m back now. Aren’t you going to give it to me?”

Charlotte had been about to tell him the watch wasn’t for him, but before she could, Zac continued as if the matter was already settled.

“Come on, enough already. Dragging this out is pointless.”

At that, Charlotte suddenly laughed.

Zac’s brows furrowed. “What’s so funny?”

“You,” she said, looking at him with amused disbelief. “You’re hilarious.”

She met his gaze, her tone light but sharp. “I did buy a watch, but it’s not for you. And I don’t think I did anything wrong, so why would I need to apologize?”

Zac’s face darkened. “Not for me? Then who the hell is it for?”

Charlotte smiled. “None of your business.”

Zac clenched his fists, his temper flaring. “None of my business? I’m your boyfriend! And you’re out here buying gifts for another man? How the hell is that not my business?”

Compared to his growing anger, Charlotte was entirely calm.

She raised a brow. “Aren’t you Wendy’s boyfriend?”

Zac tensed, immediately blurting out, “It’s not like that between us!”

His voice was noticeably quieter than before, lacking its usual confidence.

Because he knew he was guilty.

His relationship with Wendy wasn’t exactly that of boyfriend and girlfriend—it was more like an affair.

He had already crossed the line, already done things he shouldn’t have.

And yet, on paper, Charlotte was still his girlfriend.

He liked Wendy’s passionate, daring energy and the way she was flirtatious and unafraid to take the lead.

But at the same time, he also liked Charlotte’s beautiful face, her soft, gentle nature, and the way she always seemed to understand him.

He wasn’t ready to tell her about Wendy and him. Not yet.

Trying to salvage the situation, he added, “Today, when I went to the jewelry store with Wendy, it really was because of my mom. We weren’t looking at rings for Wendy. We were picking out jewelry to match my mom’s new dress.

“My mom said Wendy has good taste and knows how to match accessories, so she asked her to go with me. It wasn’t just about rings—we had to pick out necklaces, earrings, and bracelets too, all carefully matched to go with her new dress. I know you misunderstood, but I was upset at the time, so I didn’t bother explaining. I wanted to see if you’d get jealous.”

“Jealous?” Charlotte’s eyes turned icy. “Oh? So now you care whether I’d get jealous?”

“Charlotte, I’m sorry—” Zac tried to smooth things over.

She cut him off. “Your apology is noted. I don’t accept it. And no, the gift isn’t for you.”

Zac’s patience snapped. His voice rose sharply.

“Then who’s it for?”

“My fiancé.”

Zac let out a sarcastic laugh, his eyes filled with mockery.

“Wow, Charlotte Riley, you really will say anything to force me into marriage, huh?” He scoffed. “So what, you’re saying that unless I agree to marry you—become your fiancé—you won’t give me the gift? And then you’ll forgive me? That’s what this is about?”

Charlotte frowned.

Where did he get this level of delusion?

Did he really think she couldn’t live without him?

Zac’s eyes were filled with disappointment as he shook his head at Charlotte.

“Charlotte Riley, I thought you understood the impossible gap between us. I thought you were sensible. But you just keep pushing for marriage over and over again. You’ve really let me down.”