Aberji was taken aback by this sudden situation, his hand movements abruptly halted.
Aberji was now practically infuriated, like a provoked lion, completely losing his sense of reason. He fiercely glared at Michelle, who was holding Tong Ruoxin, and was about to unleash a tirade.
However, before he could utter a swear word, there was a 'thud' as Michelle fell to his knees.
"Aberji, I know you detest me to the core, the person you've always wanted revenge on is me! But Xixi is innocent, she's so young, how can you have the heart to harm her?"
Michelle knelt on the ground, yet his spine remained straight as he looked up at Aberji.
In his eyes, there was a plea, a pain, but no trace of fear—his resolve was unshakeable.
"So, if you want vengeance, if you wish to kill, come at me, just spare Xixi…"
Aberji never expected that the ever-proud Duke Michelle would kneel, and in front of him, no less.
