Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1179

Vera quickly pressed her hand to Jocelyn’s mouth

“Stop shouting nonsense! How dare you speak of such vulgarities? If those words reach your uncle’s ears, he’ll scold you thoroughly.”

The Quinton family upheld strict traditions, and every action and word from the younger generation had to be proper.

Jocelyn shook her head and slapped Vera’s hand away. “How can he criticize us when his own behavior is so dishonorable? I don’t fear him anymore!”

“Enough!” Vera scolded, her tone sharp. “You’re being childish. Others might harp on your uncle’s past, but we’ve been covering for him all this time. Remember, he’s still the Civil Minister and his son–in–law is the king. So many people’s careers depend on him–don’t forget that!“–

Jocelyn sniffled, pouting as she fell silent, not daring to speak ill of her elders again. “I just can’t stand General Farrell! He’s weak and cowardly. His wife had an affair with another man and caused a huge scandal, yet he doesn’t even say a word.”

“This is the queen’s decision,” Vera replied calmly, applying the medicine to her daughter’s wound. She took the opportunity to carefully explain the differences between marrying Hubert and Thomas.

Jocelyn had always admired Kylie, but she couldn’t agree with her mother on this matter. Kylie had mentioned Thomas out of the blue the other day, and Jocelyn had found it strange.

couldn’t help but ask, “Did General Farrell speak to the king about this? Does the Farrell family really think they can marry into ours? They should know their place! I can’t stand those military men. They’re smelly, shabby,

she wouldn’t be able to convince Jocelyn, she let the matter drop. After all, the matter wasn’t settled yet, and they still had to get Victoria’s approval. They could talk

Jocelyn was still furious. When she returned

how Thomas had the nerve to consider marrying her.

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Chapter 1179

the young women began hurling books, paper, and quills at each other, turning

the time Athena stormed in with a ruler in hand, Jocelyn had already struck another

had been slapped was Courtney Prince, Zoey’s daughter. Thomas had once

silent during the argument, as her mom had warned her repeatedly not to cause trouble at Gracewood Women’s Academy. As the insults grew sharper and more venomous, Courtney could no longer stay quiet. She stood up to defend her former uncle, saying that if Jocelyn disliked him, she could simply reject the proposal. There was not need

really set Jocelyn off, though, wasn’t just the comment but