18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 284

Upon hearing the voice, Cody and Lukas snapped to his feet, "Evan."

Just as she feared, Evan seemed to be an unshakeable presence. Stella was that close to biting into her juicy meat.

Evan nodded, "You are Stella?"

Stella smiled, "Good to see you again, Evan."

After exchanging pleasantries, Evan, with a smile on his face, didn't seem to be leaving.

What to do when the boss didn't leave? Cody reacted quickly, immediately pulling up a chair for him, "Come on, Evan, have a seat. We're having a little get-together. If you don't mind, would you like something to eat or drink?" "Am I intruding?"

Cody couldn't tell the truth, "Well, not at all."

"Alright then." Evan signaled for the waiter and ordered another round of barbecue.

Cody pulled out a glass, pouring beer for Evan.

Evan picked up the beer and sniffed it, "Hmm, this beer is good. It's been three years since the disaster, and it hasn't expired."

"Bran gave it as an apology." Stella said with a hint of awkwardness, her face calm as a summer's day, "I don't know how they preserved it, but they did a good job."

Evan laughed, "Ah, the Porras family's beer, that's good stuff. Let me try."

Sensing Stella's slight discomfort, Cody quickly changed the subject, "Evan, try the barbecue."

The barbecue was a bit damp in the thermal box and cooled off quickly once taken out, but it still tasted great.

Evan praised while eating, "Hmm, I don't know who cooked this, but it tastes more authentic than the takeouts before the disaster."

among us. She's worked in restaurants, barbecue joints, bakeries, you name it. Her culinary skills are top-notch. Her dishes can easily match those of a five-star chef." Evan sincerely complimented, "Indeed, impressive. She even excels

Stella, she would chase

didn't know better and once upset

"Well, that's how

I started hanging out with

of the ingredients and the skill of the cook were immediately apparent,

the cold well, resulting in very chewy noodles. Aside from being expensive,

get some for home too. They'd be

the conversation again, "How's the neighborhood recently? They haven't been giving you trouble, have

over, those people have calmed

and Lukas were a bit confused.

was always the one doing the bullying,

front of Evan. Especially Cody, he nudged Lukas under the table, signaling that something was off and they needed to be on guard. Evan didn't stay long. After tasting the food he got up to leave, "I have to get back to the police station.

to their seats, Cody and Lukas

She told them about the harassment she had been receiving

bandits outside love to rob the rich, and countless people die

that should stay inside. Otherwise, they'll get

had her fill, almost wanted to light up a cigarette, "I put them in their place

amount of beer left, so the three of them

the middle of their conversation, Cody suddenly leaned in, "Stella, could you help me find

becoming more and

know, for

That? What was that?

glanced at him and quickly realized what he was talking about, showing a sympathetic look, "Sorry, I don't have any of

was straightforward, "Birth

beat around the bush. She thought

friend, "He and Kitty haven't been together long, and Angela had a miscarriage due to poor care. He was scared by the

still new at this, constantly repressing his desires. Not only Cody, but ever since