Chapter 2The CEO's Rules

Perfect. The classic CEO novel doctor experience. Always on call in the middle of the night to treat the female lead.

I slowly got dressed, my voice feigning panic. "Oh my god, how could this be? Oh, poor Miss Warren, may the heavens protect her. I'm on my way, just around the corner, wait for me!"

When I arrived at the villa with my medical bag, Elara was wiping her nose, her cheeks rosy, looking perfectly fine.

Leo was pacing anxiously, his face dark. "Don't you worry, I will cure you. Don't you even think about leaving me again!"

I rolled my eyes when he wasn't looking.

Dude, it's a common cold. A bit dramatic, don't you think?

I took a box of cold medicine from my bag. "It's nothing serious, just take this twice a day..."

Leo immediately cut me off. "My woman does not take such cheap medicine. You haven't even run any tests. Are you looking down on me?"

I was silent for a moment, then my expression changed completely. "This illness... it's very serious."

Leo: "Just tell me what to do."

I gave him a list. "First, you need to take Miss Warren for a full cardiopulmonary examination, a complete surgical check-up, a routine gynecological exam, a white blood cell count, a liquid-based cytology test, an ENT exam, an EKG, a complete blood count, liver and kidney function tests, serum total cholesterol and triglyceride tests, a fasting blood glucose test, and a quantitative alpha-fetoprotein test."

I took a deep breath after rattling that all off and continued, "And while you're at it, get her eyes checked too."

After all, for her to have missed what a massive idiot you are, it's hard not to question her vision.

Leo frowned and turned to the butler beside him. "Did you get all that?"

The butler nodded. "All noted."

Only then did I realize there was a butler standing in the room, his presence almost nonexistent. He didn't look very old, and his face was stern.

Wait...

Was that a twitch at the corner of his mouth?

Was he trying not to laugh?

When I looked again, he was perfectly composed.

Leo looked at me, his eyes filled with admiration. "Dr. Chen, you truly are someone I can trust. You're very professional."

I smiled and nodded. "Yes, I am."

I'm a professional idiot-spotter. It's a crime the hospital doesn't give me a commission.

After giving my instructions, I pointed to the air conditioner. "And if you could turn off the AC that's set to fifteen degrees Celsius, Miss Warren would probably feel better a lot faster."

Pfft.

I definitely heard it that time. The butler was laughing.