"If Viola Thompson were allowed to continue at North Bridge High School, it would certainly tarnish Elizabeth Thompson's reputation.
Therefore,
Viola Thompson has to drop out!
Jessica Girma had never seen parents like this before, "Sorry! Both of you don't really have the right to make Viola drop out."
"We are Viola's parents, if we don't have this right then who does?" Olga angrily asked.
Jessica Girma continued, "Viola is already eighteen years old, no one can dictate her life for her."
Reg Thompson looked at Jessica Girma, his eyes narrowed, "Miss Marseille, are you unwilling to give the Thompsons this bit of respect?"
His words carried an undertone of a threat.
The Thompson Clan is a prominent wealthy family in River City.
Any clear-headed individual wouldn't offend them for the sake of a cheater from a small village.