Her Majestic Battle Cry
Her Majestic Battle Cry 1180

Chapter 1180

The mention of “severe punishment” made Halley and the others shrink back in fear. They stepped away, trying to put some distance between themselves and Jocelyn.

Jocelyn felt nothing but resentment, her emotions swirling in a mixture of frustration and injustice.

“I didn’t do it on purpose,” she sobbed, “but she brought it upon herself! Her aunt made such a fool of herself, yet she still stepped in to defend that old man, Thomas Farrell! Doesn’t she feel ashamed?”

Courtney, who hadn’t cried when slapped, now let her tears fall at Jocelyn’s words. She turned away and buried her face in a fellow student’s shoulder, crying openly.

The teachers were soon called in to handle the matter. Even Carissa was summoned.

The students who had been part of the argument were now nervous, worried that they also might face punishment. The tension that had once been thick between the two groups had evaporated, leaving behind no trace of hostility.

Once the full story was known, Rosalind’s usually calm expression hardened with disapproval.

“She has caused trouble time and time again, and now she’s resorted to violence. It seems she’s not here to learn but to cause disruption. I suggest we expel her from the academy before she damages our reputation.”

Jocelyn had already been disinterested in staying at the academy, and she was now deeply insulted. To be expelled was far worse than simply leaving on her own terms. Besides, Kylie had specifically asked her to stay at the academy–she still had things to accomplish. How could she be thrown out now?

In a burst of frustration, she turned on Rosalind, the one who had first suggested her expulsion.

“I know why you want me gone. You once proposed to Thomas, and he rejected you. Now he’s interested in me, and you’re jealous and bitter.

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Want to drive me out for your own selfish

Catherine frowned. “Is this how the Quintons are taught? To sling insults and resort to violence? Spreading rumors, causing trouble… You have no shame. I agree with the suggestion to expel her from the academy.”

After a moment’s pause, Catherine’s tone softened slightly.

“But I suggest you withdraw from your studies on your own, before word spreads and it jeopardizes your future marriage prospects.”

“I agree,” Athena added, her tone firm.

As the one responsible for maintaining order, Athena knew these young women weren’t here

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to study. They were here to stir trouble. She had ready spared them once after their previous gossip and even disciplined them with the ruler for their mischief.

But now, they had crossed the line by resorting to violence.

If word got out, wouldn’t it make Gracewood Women’s Academy seem like a lawless, disorderly place?

Kyle and Harriet both also agreed, which meant the decision to expel Jocelyn was unanimous.

Carissa nodded and turned to Jocelyn. “For the sake of your reputation, I suggest you withdraw from the academy on your own.”

Carissa respected Catherine’s opinion. Beyond that, being expelled would not only ruin Jocelyn’s future marriage prospects but also reflect poorly on the academy itself.

Jocelyn sobbed, “I won’t withdraw! You’re all picking on me! Isn’t she also to blame in this matter? She insulted me!”

Carissa knew trying to reason with her would be futile. “I will have both of your families brought in so this can be settled properly. As for whether the Earl of Silverstone’s family will pursue the matter of your assault, that depends on Mrs. Prince’s decision.”

With that, Carissa ordered someone to fetch both families.

Seeing this, Jocelyn turned to Hailey and Cassidy “You have to help me! Tell them it was her who insulted me first! She said General Farrell wouldn’t be interested in me–she was the one, who slandered me first!”

Hailey and Cassidy hesitated, unwilling to speak on her behalf, but they did plead for leniency. “She knows she was wrong. Please, can you give her another chance, Headmistress?”

Their half–hearted plea was ignored by Carissa, who dismissed the students and directed Jocelyn and Courtney to be taken to the Elegance Grove courtyard, where they would wait for their parents to arrive.

Howard didn’t come. Instead, it was Vera who arrived. Knowing that Oliver was away from the capital, Howard expected the Earl of Silverstone’s family to send Zoey to handle the matter. Plus, since this involved the women’s academy, Howard ultimately sent his wife in his place. Originally, Vera had hoped to bring Marjorie along. However, Marjorie had claimed to be unwell and was unable to leave the house. Though Vera felt frustration rise within her, she knew better than to press the matter. With no other choice, she set out alone with a maid in