Chapter 4

My parents' expressions hardened as they immediately stepped in front of me.

"Who are you people to make baseless accusations against our daughter?"

Seeing the gleaming honor medals covering my parents' chests, the accusers slunk away, though their voices still drifted back.

"What baseless accusations? Gamma Silas crossed her, and his gun was immediately switched. Now he's been taken in for investigation—bet she's thrilled!"

"I'm telling you, it has to be her. Backstage was all our own people. Who else would be vicious enough to frame our Gamma?"

My parents' faces flushed with anger, but they stood firm in defending me.

Silas's supporters glared at me viciously before turning to leave.

My mind stirred, and I grabbed my parents who were about to argue on my behalf.

"Don't bother with them now. I need to sever the bond first."

My parents had long heard the gossip about Mia and had been critical of Silas for ages. But because I'd been devoted to Silas, they'd held their tongues.

Now that I was initiating the bond severance, they naturally agreed and immediately took me to see the elders.

The High Elder was my parents' close friend. Learning I'd been wronged, he immediately dispatched someone to process the paperwork.

While waiting for the severance documentation, my parents and I went to the restaurant we'd reserved.

For this inspection, we female warriors had prepared for three full months, forging deep bonds of camaraderie. For this celebration banquet, my parents had reserved three large tables of fine food and drink.

Everyone took their seats, celebrating not only the applause and praise our formation had received, but also toasting repeatedly to celebrate my finally having the resolve to sever my bond with Silas.

"Nora, I've had my eye on that Silas for a while now. Out of respect for you, I didn't want to say anything, but I once saw him and that 'cousin' embracing on the street!"

"I saw it too! Last time I went to the supply store, I saw Silas buying Mia a whole outfit of designer clothes!"

"Thank the Moon Goddess you finally came to your senses, or those bastards would've completely walked all over you!"

My hand on the table clenched slightly, nails digging into my palm.

In the past, Silas always said Mia was his cousin, orphaned young and forced to rely on him.

I'd pitied Mia, treating her like a sister and helping her in every way. Who knew that in the end, I'd helped myself right into being betrayed!

Fortunately, the topic quickly shifted as everyone began celebrating my new beginning.

But just as we were raising our glasses in harmony, a crying voice suddenly came from the restaurant entrance.

"Nora, you've destroyed your own husband like this—how can you still have the face to throw a celebration banquet!"