18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 105

When the time was about right, Stella, carrying frozen fish slices, took Cooper to gather for a meal at 1803.

The dog's appetite had grown considerably, and anyone unaware of the situation might think he was a starving stray. He even insisted on using Stella's washbowl as his dinner dish. Everyone on the 18th-floor knew that he was a voracious eater. Extra portions were prepared whenever meals were cooked.

The stew had to be spicy to satisfy everyone's palate. However, to cater to Rosie and Cooper, a special non-spicy soup was prepared.

Fish was served last to avoid any off-putting smell.

Cody uncorked a bottle of whiskey, and to prevent freezing, had it warmed in hot water for quite a while. "Here's to the defeat of all villains, and to us having meat and liquor every day." Stella chuckled, "To outsiders, we on the 18th floor are the villains."

"Alright, let's say, to the defeat of all villains, excluding us on the 18th floor."

Everyone raised their glasses and drank. The whiskey was smooth and flavorfu, truly a good drink. It was spicy on the tongue, but once it hit the stomach, it was warm and comforting. Lukas felt extremely addicted just by smelling the stew aroma, but he had some concerns. "The smell is so strong. Won't it get out?"

Angela brashly retorted, "So what if it does? Who has the guts to take on the 18th floor?"

Stella agreed, "We are infamous now. If we don't even dare to eat meat, we are not living up to our reputation."

Rosie chimed in, "I want to eat meat. I want to eat meat every day."

"Right, from today onwards, the 18th floor fears nothing. We will eat meat and drink liquor every day."

They chatted as they ate, Stella even brought out her tablet for some entertainment. The electricity was generated by her exercise bike, so now it was accounted for.

Cody, while enjoying his meat, sighed, "It's a shame we don't have any vegetables. I miss Stella's hydroponic greens and sprouts."

When he said this, Stella instinctively glanced at Jasper. That guy knew that her rooftop garden had plenty of greens.

Jasper remained expressionless, "This meal is great. Many would kill for it."

vegetables. Relieved, Stella thought the dream she had was just that,

loved fish fillets. However, Lukas was faster and scooped up a piece

ladle collided with another as they both vied for the last fish fillet. To her surprise, it was Jasper. And he was

to cook ten or twelve fish fillets later, and eat until she

close to her, Jasper smoothly put the

insisted so. However, they quickly regained their composure, hiding their surprise. They didn't dare to gossip. Stella had a strong sense of pride and Jasper was an enigma. They didn't dare

brother, then at Stella, and cheerfully said, "Stella,

thought her brother was partial. He used to give her the fish fillets, but now he had given it to Stella. But she

saying that he also loved fish

fish Jasper gave her into the dog's bowl, could she? Would they still be able to

you." She smiled at him

delicious. She should've caught more. She would

Even though it was just a whiff, the survivors' noses were more sensitive than dogs. They were salivating at the smell, cursing

no one dared to cross

those who came to collect protection food. They were violent,

Chaos. They

The people on the 18th floor had just crossed paths with them, and then The Chaos

the 18th floor? They weren't afraid of The Chaos, and even had

aroma was so irresistible, they

their mouths and crawled into their warm beds for a nap. When she awoke around three, the walkie-talkie rang, "Stella, do you want to

"It's not a problem."

help but think of of him in his swimming trunks. She really

no, I'm a bit tired. Let's

Cooper out

but not the dog. He needed to become

agreed,

love you, but you

harsh weather of below forty degrees, the dog