Rise of Robert,the youngest student billionaire.

CHAPTER 179

She raised her hands in protest. “I swear, Dad, I didn’t spend anything! I didn’t touch the money. I don’t even know how this happened, but it wasn’t me!”

Derek, seizing the opportunity, stepped closer. “If she’s still denying it, Dad, why don’t you read the transaction history for everyone to hear? Let’s see what this ‘innocent’ sister of ours was doing with all that cash.”

Mr. Hartley, now fuming, pulled out his phone and began reading aloud, his voice dripping with rage. “The transaction was made yesterday. Eight million dollars—gone, just like that. And no explanation.”

Lily’s heart sank as she realized how little room there was for her to defend herself. The evidence seemed stacked against her, but she knew deep down she wasn’t responsible.

Her voice shook as she tried to reason with her father. “Dad, I know what it looks like, but please, you have to believe me. I didn’t do it. There has to be an explanation, but it’s not me.”

Mr. Hartley’s face was red with fury. “Yesterday! Yo