Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1181

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

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 question them.

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!

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.

Vera had already given in, but she didn't expect Zoey to be so rude, making her look bad in front of everyone. There were other students around, all of whom would definitely talk about it when they went home.

Vera stood up straighter. If they wanted to make a big deal out of it, then she would make sure to handle it properly.

Even 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 fight? The students, not daring to side with Jocelyn's friends in front of the headmistress, simply repeated the story as it happened, giving an honest account of everything.

Vera latched onto Courtney's words, letting out a sharp laugh. "Oh? How thoughtful of you to 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 such words get out, what will become of her reputation? Your choice of words was reckless, Ms. Prince. If we're to consider expulsion, then both of them should go."

When a person stopped caring about everything, they might lose control or act irrationally, almost as if they'd gone crazy.

"Let's not stray from the matter at hand, Mrs. Quinton. The headmistress and the teachers are present, and the facts are clear. The argument between both parties was verbal. My daughter's words about General Farrell not favoring Ms. Quinton may have been blunt, but they were likely the truth. You can't expect your daughter to be so perfect that everyone would like her.

"If Ms. Quinton found it insulting, she shouldn't have spoken about it at the academy. She was the first to mention it, so she cannot blame others for responding. Disagreement and debate are normal, but violence is not."

Behind Zoey's calm demeanor, there was an unmistakable, almost manic intensity.

"I demand that your daughter apologize and be expelled. Those are my terms," she declared.