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."

pure, devoid of any greed. It seemed he didn't covet her vegetables. Relieved, Stella thought the dream she had was just that, a dream. It wouldn't come true. After the

a piece and put

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

ten or twelve fish fillets later, and

put the fish fillet in her bowl, "Ladies

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

at Stella, and cheerfully said, "Stella, why don't you eat? The fish is

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

saying that

throw the fish Jasper gave her into the dog's bowl,

him and reluctantly

should've caught more. She would

whiff, the survivors' noses were more sensitive than dogs. They

their hearts, but no one dared to

those who came to collect protection food. They were violent, using real weapons, and had

for protection food were called The Chaos. They were taken down by the military forces yesterday. Several hundred criminals

much of a coincidence. The people on the 18th floor had just crossed paths with them, and then The Chaos

18th floor? They weren't afraid of The Chaos, and even had connections with the military and government. They were

God, the aroma was so irresistible, they couldn't even stop their

beds for a nap. When she awoke around three, the walkie-talkie rang, "Stella, do you want to practice?" Stella was surprised, "Is your shoulder

"It's not a problem."

it. Every time she saw Jasper, she couldn't help but

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

Cooper

not the dog. He

readily agreed,

I do love

degrees, the dog was ruthlessly pushed out by his owner