When My Ex's Worst Enemy Became My Sanctuary novel Chapter 116

Mamie showed up at The Gresham right on time the next morning.

At twenty-seven, with a degree from a top university and a stint in investment banking under her belt, she was definitely overqualified for the job. Still, she needed to get used to local tax laws and the company’s financial system.

“Dorothea,” Mamie greeted, offering a polite smile.

Dorothea nodded back. “Mamie, your resume is impressive. I hope your skills live up to it.”

Mamie smiled, confident. “Don’t worry. I’ll let my work do the talking.”

Dorothea personally took Mamie to the finance office, making it clear just how much she valued her new hire. The finance department was, after all, the brain of the whole company, and it needed the best.

“From now on, Mamie’s in charge of all group finances. Work with her and give her your full support,” Dorothea announced to the team.

With that done, Dorothea returned to her office, barely pausing before diving back into work. As for Larry, he was still refusing to say anything, so all they could do was keep him in administrative detention for a few days and hit him with a small fine. Case closed.

When Carmen heard about it, she was furious. “Dorothea, that’s it? Isn’t there anything else we can do to make Larry pay?”

Dorothea just laughed. “That’s as far as administrative penalties go. But honestly, the hit to his reputation matters way more. Don’t worry, Larry’s not going anywhere from here. This is as far as he gets.”

His real troubles would come later, but that was a problem for another time.

Carmen changed the subject. “Dorothea, remember those tickets you gave Mr. Stephens? Did he like them?”

Dorothea rubbed her forehead, feeling a little helpless. She hadn’t seen him for two days. She’d been leaving early, coming home early, and staying in her room after work. Somehow, they’d managed to avoid each other completely. Even though they shared a house, she and Latham felt like total strangers.

“Not really. He didn’t seem to like them. Or maybe I just screwed things up,” Dorothea admitted.

Carmen hesitated, then said, “Dorothea, I can’t help thinking Mr. Stephens might be jealous.”

Dorothea blinked. “Jealous? Of who?”

“Maybe he wanted you to go with him instead of setting him up with someone else. Did you think about that?”

Dorothea froze, caught off guard. “Carmen, you remember he likes men, right?”

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