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 some dignity, 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, I 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 some dignity."

her withdrawn. Arguing further will

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

happened between the Young family and the Farrell family? Any

could hold things together? They were no longer as influential as they once were, and

Victoria's interference and Carissa's timely intervention, Thomas might have already sent

because Alice didn't understand the benefits of political connections. However, Thomas couldn't possibly be unaware of it. For a military officer to

the most practical way

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? I suspect there's some jealousy and scheming between the girls involved here. Fine, if that's the case, my daughter will withdraw herself-no need for

it clear that the expulsion

Jocelyn by the

tears welling in her eyes. "Mom, if I have to withdraw, then so should Courtney! Why should I

Zoey and replied, "This is nothing more than a shoddy academy. We'll

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?

to look at

"You never

can't brush this off

My daughter was struck, and you

was no apology, what would that teach everyone else? That they could do as