Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1182

Vera's expression grew darker. It was impossible that Zoey hadn't caught her veiled threat.

Her tone hardened as she said, "There's no need to escalate this matter so much. I'm fine with an apology, but

expulsion is too extreme. It's just a petty altercation between children. Expelling someone over such a trivial

matter would only make people think Gracewood Women's Academy is blowing things out of proportion.

"Mrs. Prince, if you won't think of your own daughter, at least consider the academy's reputation. If word gets

out that my daughter was expelled over this, it will only damage the academy's standing."

Her earlier threat to Zoey had now subtly shifted to threatening the academy itself.

Carissa's smile was cold and dismissive. "If we don't expel Ms. Quinton for hitting another student, that will be

what damages the academy's reputation. We invited you here to handle this matter with sdignity, Mrs.

Quinton.

"Those who need to apologize and make amends should do so, and the situation should be explained so that

both families don't hold grudges because of the children's actions. But the expulsion is non-negotiable. If you're

unwilling to have your daughter leave voluntarily, | will take the responsibility of seeing that she's removed."

Vera dared not openly argue with Carissa.

So instead, she turned to the other teachers and asked, "All of you are supposed to be role models. Surely, you

can overlook a small mistake from a student?"

Rosalind's response was unwavering, "I insist on her expulsion. It was only due to the intervention of Mrs.

Ashford and Lady Carissa that Ms. Quinton was given the opportunity to leave with sdignity."

Catherine waved her hand. "Just have her withdrawn. Arguing further will only upset everyone."

Vera shot Rosalind a sharp glare. According to the students, it was Rosalind who first brought up the expulsion,

while the others merely agreed.

Who didn't know about what happened between the Young family and the Farrell family? Any attempts to

conceal it were futile.

Thomas truly didn't fancy Rosalind-after all, who in the Young family these days could hold things together? They

were no longer as influential as they once were, and all they had left was their reputation.

The Quinton family controlled the Civil Department. If it hadn't been for Victoria's interference and Carissa's

timely intervention, Thomas might have already sent a proposal of his own to the Quinton family for Jocelyn's

hand in marriage.

Vera believed that the Farrell family's initial refusal was because Alice didn't understand the benefits of political

connections. However, Thomas couldn't possibly be unaware of it. For a military officer to beca renowned

general with great influence, they would need strong support from powerful officials in the court.

A strategic marriage alliance was the most practical way to secure such ties.

With this in mind, Vera let out a derisive laugh "You may be young, but you certainly carry yourself with

authority, Ms. Young. Do you truly believe you're a respectable teacher? | suspect there's sjealousy and

scheming between the girls involved here. Fine, if that's the case, my daughter will withdraw herself-no need for

anyone to expel her."

Since Carissa had already made it clear that the expulsion was final, withdrawing voluntarily would at least

preserve sdignity.

Vera stood, pulling Jocelyn by the arm. "We're leaving!"

Jocelyn stumbled as her mother yanked her, tears welling in her eyes. "Mom, if | have to withdraw, then so

should Courtney! Why should | be the only one?"

Vera shot a cold glance at Zoey and replied, "This is nothing more than a shoddy academy. We'll find you a

proper tutor."

Zoey rose from her seat, her hand extending to block their way. "The expulsion is the academy's decision. But

after hitting my daughter and failing to offer an apology, do you think you can just leave without consequences?

It's not that simple." "Didn't she already apologize earlier? Why are you so stubborn?" Vera snapped, her temper

flaring.

Zoey turned to look at the mother

and daughter her gaze firm. "You never apologized, and neither did

she. You can't brush this off as et

small quarrel between girls. My daughter was struck, and you think you can simply walk away without an

apology?"

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that teach everyone else? That they could do as they pleased without consequences?

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Furious, Vera snapped, "Why must you make this so difficult for everyone? My daughter is already leaving. What

more do you want?"

"An apology!" Zoey demanded, her voice rising.