Chapter 13 Up at 5 am to Make Chicken Chowder - Unbelievable . Chapter 13 Up at 5 am to Make Chicken Chowder - Unbelievable Stella had always loved sparkly things - gold , diamonds , stars in the sky …. And paired with her doll - like looks and lovable personality , she had always drawn attention wherever she went . So her parents gave her the nickname Sparkle . Very few people knew about it - just family . Her younger brothers rarely used it . Only her parents ever called her that . Stella couldn ' remember the last time she'd heard it . If she went by the current timeline , it had to be fifteen years ago . The moment she heard that word , her heart skipped a beat . How did Nathan know ? Your nickname is Sparkle ? " His voice was much clearer now - calm and gentle as usual Stella frowned . " Huh ? Weren't you just calling me ? " Nathan sat up in bed as he answered the call , trying to steady his breathing and smooth the covers . He'd only meant to lie there for a bit , soak in the scent she left behind - but he'd ended up falling asleep . He hadn't slept the night before . Same with last night . He couldn't fight the exhaustion anymore . Twisted , shameless , depraved - as he had always been Half - asleep , when he got her call , her name had slipped out before he could stop it . That nickname he'd buried in his heart for over twenty years - he had never once dared say it out loud . He pressed his fingers into the wound in his palm , using the pain to force himself back under control . He shouldn't have slept here . It was too disrespectful to her . And she must never find out about the darkness he harbored - he'd only scare her away . +5 Free Coins His mind raced , and then he said , " I was in a video call . One of my subordinates ' daughters is also named Sparkle . I was saying hi to her Stella blinked , " You're still working this late ? Impressive , Mr. Workaholic . Come open the door . " She knew it . Nathan knowing her nickname didn't make sense . No way Ethan would've told him either . He might be annoying , but he knew boundaries . So that's what it was . " Okay , I'm coming now ," Nathan said . What nickname ? " Ethan asked , confused . Stella hung up and waved a hand . " Nothing . Just a mix - up . Nathan was talking to his subordinate's daughter on a video call . I thought he was calling me ." Ethan raised a brow , rotating the bracelet on his wrist . " What a coincidence . You and Nathan seem to be pretty connected . " Stella kicked him . " Get lost ! " 1/3 Chapter 13 Up at 5 am to Make Chicken Chowder - Unbelievable A few minutes later , the villa's ornate front gate opened , and Nathan appeared in a white shirt . +5 Free Coins He was still wearing his silver - framed glasses , shirt buttoned all the way up - refined and restrained , like some untouchable . flower blooming on a snow - capped peak . Ethan stepped forward quickly . " Mr. Nathan , sorry to bother you this late . I'll bring my sister back earlier next time . " Nathan smiled gently . " It's fine . I wasn't asleep yet . " Stella walked in with her snacks , then turned and gave Ethan a final glare . " Drive safe . The walk from the gate to the living room passed through the garden - it was a bit long- Nathan followed behind her , his shadow completely covering hers . Only then did Stella realize just how tall he was . " Why are you so tall ! " She looked back at him Under the moonlight , his features were deep and striking . He had that quiet , lofty air - clean , restrained , almost untouchable . That little tea - colored mole on his nose was especially alluring . Suddenly , Ethan's words came to mind : Notice Nathan's good qualities . She'd already found one Nathan was dangerously good - looking- He had this impossibly pure and noble vibe - even when he smiled , he still felt like someone untouchable . The kind that made you wonder just what he'd look like if he ever actually let go . " You're not short either ," he said softly . Stella raised her chin like a proud little peacock . " Exactly , I'm only eighteen - I'm still growing . I'll get taller ! " Nathan's glassy eyes watched her quietly beneath the moonlight . The garden was in full bloom , but next to her , all of it faded into nothing . Feeling good , Stella stepped into the villa and set the snacks down in the living room . " Nathan , if you want any of these , help yourself . No need to ask ." Then she darted upstairs . Nathan watched her retreating figure , eyes darkening behind his glasses . His fingers curled into the wound in his palm again . Sparkle had shared snacks with him , and he had slept in her bed . He was disgusting . After closing the door behind her , Stella took another shower and curled up in bed . The blanket was still warm . What kind of fabric was this ? The heat retention was amazing . She didn't think much of it . After scrolling on her phone for a while , she drifted off . The next morning . Stella woke up pretty carly - around eight . After washing up , she headed downstairs and immediately caught a delicious smell coming from the kitchen . 2/3 P P : Chapter 13 Up at 5 am to Make Chicken Chowder - Unbelievable She ran over . There stood a tall man in an apron , stirring with pale , elegant hands . Black apron . White shirt . Tied neatly at the waist . The stark color contrast made his slim waist stand out . It was kind of hot . Stella's eyes lingered before she quickly looked away - then spotted the golden soup in the pot . +5 Free Coins Her mouth instantly started watering . She patted Nathan on the shoulder . " Mr. Nathan , you start your day with stuff this rich Nathan stiffened for a second , then turned with that same gentle voice . The housekeeper made chicken broth yesterday . I'm using it to make chicken chowder ." Stella's peach blossom eyes curved into a grin . " Wonder if your tenant , Stella , is worthy of a bowl of this chicken chowder ? " For good food , she didn't care about pride . She loved chicken chowder . Lucas used to bring it to her all the time in senior year . " Of course . " Nathan smiled , those glassy eyes behind his lenses focused on her . The housekeeper , standing just inside the doorway , twitched at the corner of his mouth . He hadn't made any chicken broth yesterday . Nathan had gotten up at five a.m. to make it himself . Five in the morning . To make chicken broth . He'd never heard of anything like it . Now it all made sense the boss was into this girl . " Wait , why are you the one cooking ? Isn't there a chef ? " Stella watched Nathan drop noodles into the pot .. They had a housekeeper - no way there wasn't a chef , right ? " The chef had something to do this morning , Nathan replied gently . The housekeeper twitched again . Something to do ? The guy had been forcibly given the morning off . He'd gotten a call from Lewis , the chef , in a total panic . Lewis thought he was being fired . He'd sobbed about how this job paid way better than any outside gig and was super easy . Felt like the sky was falling on him . After polishing off a big bowl of chicken chowder , Stella gave Nathan a thumbs - up . Mr. Nathan , your cooking's seriously amazing ! " It even tasted familiar . Almost exactly like the chicken chowder Lucas used to bring her . And Lucas , being a spoiled rich boy , obviously hadn't made it himself - it must've been their private chef .