Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1181

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

Catherine.

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 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

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!

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them.

But in the end, it was Jocelyn who had struck someone. That was not the sas 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 | 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 becof her reputation? Your choice of words was reckless,

Ms. Prince. If we're to consider expulsion, then both of them should go."

She gave Courtney a cold glance, then added, "And as for the issues involving the Farrell family and your aunt

how dare you even speak about that? Don't you have any shame?"

Courtney's voice was hoarse as she replied, "She brought it up first; I didn't start it! Why is it that she can speak,

but | can't respond?"

"You're so sharp-tongued," Vera

taunted sarcastically, then turned to Zoey. "Mrs. Prince, you're the lady of the house and you run the Earl of

Silverstone's household. Even with so much on your plate, you should still keep better control of your children. A

young woman who argues with her elders like this won't be easy to marry off."

Her words were laced with a thinly veiled threat.

Vera was well-connected in their circle, so she obviously knew that Zoey was looking for a marriage match for

Courtney. The phrase "won't be easy to marry off" was a veiled threat-if things got worse,

Vera might spread rumors, making it

harder for Courtney to marry.

Zoey was no fool and certainly picked up on the threat.

In the past, she might have cared. But with everything that had happened with Viola, the reputation of the Earl

of Silvestone's family had already been tarnished. Zoey had nothing left to lose.

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

gone crazy.

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