Did Palpatine respect Darth Maul?

Palpatine’s formidable Sith Lord, Darth Maul, is much more than an apprentice. He played a crucial role in Palpatine’s ambitious plan to rule the galaxy. Maul’s skills were not just in combat. He was also a master of stealth and manipulation. This made him very useful to Palpatine. Yet, whether Palpatine truly respected Maul is…