Rise of Robert,the youngest student billionaire.

CHAPTER 177

But the tension between Derek and Lily was too far gone. The atmosphere in the room grew fierce and toxic as they continued to trade accusations.

“I didn’t do it!” Derek shouted. “You’re the one always trying to make me look like the bad guy.”

“That’s because you are!” Lily fired back, her voice filled with fury. “You’ve always been manipulative, always trying to sabotage me.”

“I sabotage you? You’re the one who’s always whining about how no one takes you seriously,” Derek sneered. “Maybe this is just your latest stunt to finally get some attention.”

Lily’s face contorted with frustration, her fists clenched at her sides. “You’re disgusting, Derek. I can’t believe you’d sink so low.”

Their heated exchange was rapidly spiraling out of control. The room was thick with resentment, and the toxic atmosphere made it clear that years of sibling rivalry and buried tensions were bubbling to the surface.

Mr. Hartley, standing in the middle of it all, could hardly contain his own fury. His voice