Chapter 144

"If you're unhappy with how I've handled this, you're welcome to bring it to the principal," Clara said calmly. "But let me warn you. Right now, this is nothing more than a small conflict between two kids. If you choose to escalate this into a case of fighting and demanding compensation, the consequences will be entirely different. "If we proceed according to official procedures, Harvey will face a disciplinary action from the school. This record will remain in his permanent file. Do you understand what that means?" Her words stunned Susan. She hadn't gone to school much herself and didn't know how these things worked. Hearing that Harvey might get a disciplinary record made her hesitate. But she still felt aggrieved. She glared at Clara as she snapped, "How dare you threaten me! Believe it or not, I'll make sure you can't stay in this school!" "Be my guest," Clara replied indifferently. Fed up with her unreasonable behavior, Clara brushed past her and walked straight toward the