18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 162

In a show of good faith, Austin had handpicked only the finest goods, each one personally inspected by himself.

Stella responded with a smile, "My family has been passionate about antiques for three generations, so I have some knowledge in this area."

Austin was taken aback, but he wasn't an expert in the field, "I may have been mistaken. I'll replace them with new ones tomorrow."

All of his books and antiques were traded from wealthy individuals, and he never thought that there could be counterfeits among them. He took his mistake in stride. He would review his records when he returned and then cease collaboration. After the transaction, Stella left with her bag.

At that time, it was approaching dawn,. The eastern sky was slowly brightening, dispelling the darkness and a new day was beginning. Ignoring the harsh, dry heat, the sight of a clear blue sky bathed in the red light of dawn was indeed a rare beauty. On their way back to the neighbourhood, the streets were getting crowded. Some were returning home from work, others were out seeking food and resources, and some... were robbers. "Help me."

A frail girl, who had somehow found a dead snake, was being targeted by a similarly emaciated man with a knife, demanding her to hand over the snake.

This was happening in broad daylight, with many passersby around, each with an indifferent expression. None stepped in to help, instead quickening their pace, eager to avoid any trouble.

Stella initially didn't want to get involved, but the desperate girl reminded her of herself three years ago. At that time, she had caught a rat, but was immediately surrounded by a group of people wanting to snatch it away. Their eyes glowed with greed, fixated on the dead rat.

Watching the girl struggle, Stella picked up a stone and threw it at them. Despite the distance, her aim was accurate, the stone hitting the man in the back. He stumbled and fell to the ground.

The girl, holding the snake, didn't even thank Stella or look back. She just quickly fled.

The man got up, looking around for the person who had attacked him. Upon seeing Stella and Jasper across the street and realizing he was no match for them, he left in a huff.

In the sweltering heat, it was impossible to hide the truth about your circumstances.

Even though Stella and Jasper were in disguise, they stood out, and were attracting more and more attention. As they neared the city, Jasper turned to look at their followers. Without a word, he drew his weapon. Immediately, their followers scattered like birds. They managed to reach home safely before the sun was fully up.

her morning routine of brushing her teeth, washing her face, and practicing boxing and archery. Cooper was also busy, hanging around in the

up and changing clothes, they brought out some cereal and bagels, calling Rosie and

square feet. Quite a profitable deal. After a hearty breakfast, Stella went to bed to catch

tasked with overseeing Rosie. Only when she finished

the afternoon, Stella woke up to spar with Jasper, followed by dinner,

time was right, they went to the agreed spot to pick up the car. This time, neither Austin nor Monkey had come, but the man who had come with the

had brought a different vase with him. After verification by Arcadia, it was found

began to lead a nocturnal lifestyle, sleeping during the

were a lot of counterfeits in this business. Almost every time, there were one or two fake items. But Austin was a good sport, always taking the counterfeits back without

Arcadia finally came into existence, but it only had two

longer expanding. It seemed like it was a three-and-a-half-story

up, "Could you spare two cars of water in a few

Stella frowned, "That much?"

was silent for a moment before saying, "I'll think of a way.

luck further, "Can you get some

"That wouldn't be easy."

rich kids are so extravagant, not only throwing a

potential earnings but also for the opportunity to establish a new connection. The reward

a car of ice, they were

boss had made it clear that if Stella could provide

stone? Stella was somewhat tempted. She had stockpiled a lot of ice in Arcadia, enough for several years' use. Even without that, she could produce ice with an ice

should

transactions, The Garden had expanded by about 1000 square feet, and Austin had given a heads up that he didn't

paintings, gold seemed to be less attractive to Arcadia. So Stella planned to exchange all the antiques and paintings in Austin's possession, and then set off for Swan Hill