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 hand. "Just have her

was

Young family and the Farrell family? Any attempts to conceal it were

who in the Young family these days could hold things together? They were no

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

Alice didn't understand the benefits of political connections. However, Thomas couldn't possibly be unaware of it. For a military officer to become a renowned general with great influence, they would need strong

was the most practical way

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

already made it clear that the expulsion was final, withdrawing voluntarily would

Jocelyn by

if I have to withdraw, then so should Courtney! Why should I be the only

a cold glance at Zoey and replied, "This is nothing more than a

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?

turned to look

her gaze firm. "You

brush this off

was struck, and you think you can simply walk away without

justice. If Courtney had been slapped and there was no apology, what would