Zechariah’s expression remained nonchalant, but oh! Was he giddy over the idea that Alice might be in for it!

Then he saw the look he cast at his maid, and Zechariah had a regret.

Sort of.

Sometimes, other people suffered for the right thing. Right? He cast an apologetic look the blonde’s way when Tobias was reaching past.

“That will be all, Mr. Appleton. Thank you.”