18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 202

It had been over a half month since the interview, and Mark assumed the two wouldn't show. He felt a twinge of regret. He could see that these two young men had some chops, and the neighborhood was in dire need of such people. But then, out of the blue, they showed up.

Driving into the neighborhood, Mark personally showed them around the houses.

"We have plenty of vacancies here. The houses in Phase One are all fully furnished, but the lower floors are occupied. For safety and to avoid conflicts with the neighbors, each floor is only occupied by one family. They just lock up the fire doors and it's fine. The upper floors are empty. It's very quiet, but it also tends to be hotter there. The third building in Phase Two was renovated by ourselves, so it's a bit rough, but there are vacancies on the lower floors. Would you like me to show you around?"

Stella wasn't interested in the first three buildings. "Mark, we have a dog, and it's not very convenient living in a multi-story building. Having our own space would be better for everyone. Can we check out Building 4 or 5?"

The dog weighed around 90 pounds, always wagging its tail in front of people. People were gonna drool in envy.

If it wasn't for the severe earthquake that cracked open the whole of Griffith, causing most of the buildings to collapse, Stella wouldn't have thought about moving into this neighborhood.

Mark was surprised, "Buildings 4 and 5 only have the exterior renovated, and the interiors are still in the rough state. They're not very suitable for living."

Stella insisted, "That's okay. We can do the interior ourselves."

Sensing their concerns, Mark didn't push it. "Alright, it is up to you."

Just as he was about to show them around, suddenly his walkie-talkie buzzed with an anxious voice, "Mark, Mark, those villagers are here again to seize the water source. There are more people this time than last." Immediately after, the sound of a horn rang out.

"Jasper, Stella, both buildings are unlocked. You can go up and have a look," Mark said hurriedly. "There is a little issue in the neighborhood. I need to go handle it. Excuse me."

And with that, he rushed off.

In this heat, water was the most valuable resource. It was necessary for survival, and for growing precious crops.

potatoes, irrigated with the precious water. The crop looked ready to harvest. During this time, many residents were getting

In

up finely, it was a hundred times better than gnawing on tree bark or

Mark's retreating figure, Stella asked, "Should we go see the houses or watch the

rescue team after the earthquake and defend Eastwood Eden. He should be fine. But since

entrance, both sides were already at

were noticeably more people on the

twisted with rage. They were determined to drive out the people of Eastwood Eden. "This land was originally confiscated from our village, so

didn't pay you,

right has a term limit. Now that the developer is gone, the land naturally belongs to us. You didn't pay for the house and you

argument escalated, both sides shouting

force. Hearing the emergency alarm, the residents of Eastwood Eden rushed out

women, the elderly, and even children showed

branches, hoes, bricks, kitchen knives... All primitive

controlled. It was almost impossible for an ordinary person to get one. Stella wouldn't have had a firearm if it wasn't for her run-ins with some shady

time, the villagers came prepared, fully armed. In terms of numbers and

the villagers had been pushed to the brink by the heat. If they didn't seize the water source, it

eyes filled with

heart. If they can take this man down, Eastwood Eden will crumble. After driving these people out, the water source and sweet potatoes would be theirs. Stella hadn't planned on getting involved in the conflict since they

gentle appearance, he was a psychologist after all. When he saw the man's sudden aggression, he

knife missed, but the man didn't

Arcadia and shot at the man. She

their hoes and clubs at the people of Eastwood Eden, determined to seize the water

loud noise echoed, making everyone's ears