CATHERINE SMITH
I nodded in agreement. “Of course, I’ll take it right away,” I said, trying to sound confident.
Her smile grew wide, but something about her excessive joy seemed off to me.
“Rose, Cathy’s still getting familiar with the nightclub environment. Let me handle it,” Merlin interjected, stepping in beside us.
I raised an eyebrow, puzzled by Merlin's intervention.
“Merlin, wasn’t it Catherine who said she would learn quickly and dedicate herself to the job? I don’t see why she couldn’t remember the location of a simple area, especially after being with Samuel,” Rose said, her gaze fixed on me with a hint of challenge.
It was clear that Loribelle had spilled the beans about Samuel and me.
“Rose…” Merlin began to argue again, but I cut her off.
“Alright, Merlin, I can re
