Barrett released the hand holding the candlestick, which fell to the ground with a loud "thud."

Nearby, several startled servants quickly regained their composure and began cleaning up the mess.

Christopher, disappointed that Barrett didn't follow through with swinging the candlestick at him, sighed heavily, "Why did you stop? I didn't even dodge, what a pity."

He had hoped that if Barrett had hit him, there might have been some consequences for Barrett, maybe even a few years in jail. That way, Christopher would have one less love rival for Zoe's affection.

Regarding Zoe and Penelope, Christopher always believed what Cosmo had said: Zoe didn't have feelings for Penelope. So...