Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1181

with a few comforting words. Then, without delay, she headed to Elegance Grove to express her gratitude to Catherine.

Zoey arrived with Jane in tow. When she heard her daughter had been struck, she rushed to check on her. Courtney's face was swollen and there was a thin scratch across it. But seeing that Catherine had already treated the wound, Zoey quickly reassured her daughter The two mothers, Vera and Zoey, took their seats. Carissa spoke first, explaining the situation clearly. Once everything was laid out, she sent for Jocelyn and Courtney to join them, accompanied by several students as witnesses to make it easier for the two women to Vera's face darkened. She was upset with Jocelyn for being so unwise and for bringing such a matter to the academy. But more so, she seethed at Courtney's words-how could she say that Thomas had no interest in her daughter? If word of it got out, such rumors could ruin her daughter's reputation!

question

them.

But in the end, it was Jocelyn who had struck someone. That was not the same as a simple argument. She had no choice but to lower her head and offer Zoey a half-hearted apology.

"Although the girls were only quarreling, it was wrong for my daughter to hurt anyone. Please, don't hold it against her, Mrs. Prince," said Vera.

Zoey glanced at Jocelyn, who still wore an expression of resentment and grievance. Anyone unfamiliar with the situation might think she was the one who had been harmed.

"She's already of age. She's not a child anymore and must take responsibility for her actions. If she struck someone, then it is her responsibility to apologize. After that, whether or not I choose to forgive her is my business," Zoey replied coolly.

Vera assessed the situation. No matter what, the Earl of Silverstone's family had to show the Quinton family a certain level of respect. Clearly, Carissa also wanted them to resolve this matter peacefully and didn't want the situation to escalate. That was why she had called Zoey and Vera here.

be so rude, making her look bad in front of everyone. There

big deal out of it, then she would make sure to handle

though she already knew the details, she still kept her composure and asked the students what exactly had happened. What had caused the argument? How had it escalated to the point of a

speak up for General Farrell, Ms. Prince. But if you were going to defend him, why go as far as saying that he has no interest in my daughter? If

gave Courtney a cold glance, then added, "And as for the issues involving the Farrell family and your

brought it up first; I didn't start it!

"You're so sharp-tongued," Vera

Silverstone's household. Even with so much on your plate, you should still keep better control of your children. A young woman who argues with her elders like this won't

words were laced with a thinly veiled

their circle, so she obviously knew that Zoey was looking for a marriage match for Courtney. The phrase "won't be easy

might spread rumors,

for Courtney

and certainly picked up on

reputation of the Earl of Silvestone's family had already been

a person stopped caring about everything, they might lose control

from the