Rise of Robert,the youngest student billionaire.

CHAPTER 166

His outburst drew the attention of those in the lobby, but Derek didn’t care. He was too far gone, consumed by the need to tear Robert down. Meanwhile, Robert’s calm replies only fueled Derek’s fury, leaving him boiling over with frustration as he struggled to regain control.

As the elevator doors slid open with a soft chime, all eyes turned toward Lily. She stepped out slowly, her face streaked with tears, her eyes red and swollen.

Derek immediately saw the tears and, without taking a moment to consider, assumed the worst—that things had not gone well for her inside the office.

A smug, cruel smile spread across his face. He crossed his arms, his previous anger giving way to twisted satisfaction.

“Well, well, well," Derek sneered, his voice dripping with mockery. "Look who’s come back with her tail between her legs. I knew it. You thought you could waltz in there and actually get something done? Pathetic.”

He took a step closer, his grin widening as he continued to taunt her. “What h