Chapter 17 Swapped Identities "Dr. Dorsey?" Dwayne blurted out at the sight of Vanessa. A strange glint flashed in Evander's eyes as he immediately shushed Dwayne. Then he yanked Dwayne into the near- est waiting room. "From now on, our identities are swapped. You'll be me, and I'll be you." "Huh?" Failing to react, Dwayne gawked at him. "You heard me." He shot Dwayne a cold glance. "W-What? Oh, OK… Yes, I heard you, Mr. Carroll. No, Dwayne," Dwayne scratched his hair and replied quickly. After several months, he could already execute Evander's orders with practiced ease. Though this order was a bit … unorthodox, he had long pledged his loyalty to Evander. After all, every decision Evander had made since becoming the CEO was impeccable. This one would be no exception-Evander undoubtedly had his reasons. "Remember-this stays between you and me," Evander instructed him in a deep voice. "For sure." Dwayne nodded nonstop with a fawning smile. It had never occurred to him that he'd get to live the CEO fantasy one day. Though it was just a fake title, the thrill was real. Everyone who thought he was Evander would treat him with respect. Who knew? Maybe he'd even score a hot date. Just thinking about those gorgeous women made him gulp. In the VIP ward. Kurt was in bed when Vanessa stepped in. Though he was pale, his air of natural authority and nobility was not to be ignored. She knew he must be a bigshot. After all, even Marcus was utterly concerned about his condition. But she wasn't interested in who he was. To her, he was a patient, and that was all. Over the years, she had encountered all kinds of high-profile cases and was already used to it. However, as she approached him, the calmness and steadiness in his bright eyes still surprised her a little. In her experience, the more power and wealth someone had, the more they felt a mix of relief and fear about health after surviving a close call, which only intensified their craving for life. But Kurt was different. 0.0% 15:38 Chapter 17 Swapped Identities He seemed so calm and gentle, as if he didn't care about his illness at all. "Hi, I'm Vanessa Dorsey, your attending physician. How are you feeling? Is there any discomfort? Vanessa bent down and asked with a smile. He seemed obviously better after a day's rest. "Pretty good. Thank you so much, Dr. Dorsey," Kurt said, his voice hoarse. He was amazed when he saw her, struck by her youth and beauty. His eyes filled with admiration as he complimented her sincerely, "Dr. Dorsey, your talent is remarkable for someone so young. I'm sure your future is promising." "Thank you. You're flattering me." Vanessa's cheeks heated as she quickly lowered her head. "I'll check your wound now," "Alright. Thank you." Kurt nodded. She checked his wound carefully and then asked the nurse standing aside a few questions. After making sure every- thing was fine, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. Smiling, she said to Kurt, "Everything's fine. You may get some rest. Let me know at any time if there's a problem." Kurt said with a slight nod, his voice warm with concern, "Alright. Thank you, Dr. Dorsey. I heard the surgery lasted five hours, which must've been exhausting. You should get some rest, too." Someone this thoughtful truly deserved to be an exceptional leader. "OK," Vanessa smiled and then gave detailed instructions to the nurse. Only then did she walk out. 59.4 % 15 38 In "CEO, That Intern is Actually Your Wife" by CrushReel, delve into a captivating romance where a billionaire CEO becomes contractually linked to an unexpected partner. When faced with the urgent need to fund her grandmother's critical surgery, our protagonist finds herself in a unique situation—entering a one-year contract marriage with a stranger. As the story unfolds, themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of modern relationships come to light. The novel offers a fresh take on the familiar billionaire romance genre by exploring the dynamics of office relationships and the intricacies of contract lovers. Discover this modern tale of unexpected connections and heartfelt emotions, available to read at CrushReel.