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."

"Just have her withdrawn. Arguing further

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

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

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

Victoria's interference and Carissa's timely intervention, Thomas might have already sent a proposal of his own to the Quinton

unaware of it. For a military officer to become a renowned general with great influence, they would need strong support from powerful officials

was the most practical way to secure such

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

clear that the expulsion was final, withdrawing voluntarily would

pulling Jocelyn by the arm.

her eyes. "Mom, if I

nothing more than a shoddy academy. We'll find you a

"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

to look

her gaze firm. "You never apologized, and

can't brush

My daughter was struck, and you think you can simply walk

slapped and there was no apology, what would that