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."

made it." Cody chatted with Evan, "Stella is the most talented 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

Back in the orphanage, when someone bullied Stella, she would

stories, "Lukas and I didn't know better and once upset

"Well, that's how

after that, Lukas and I started hanging out

ingredients and the skill

were quite good, the starchy potatoes withstood the cold well, resulting in very chewy noodles.

for home too. They'd be perfect

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

gratitude, "Ever since you came over, those people have calmed down a lot. They haven't dared to

Lukas were a bit confused. They wondered who

hear wrong, did they? Stella was always the one doing the bullying, who would

on guard. Evan didn't stay long. After tasting the food

his feet, escorting Evan to the door. Returning to their seats, Cody and Lukas immediately asked Stella,

told them about the harassment she

love to rob the rich, and countless people die every day. These rich people still think they're better than everyone

that should stay inside.

almost wanted to light up a cigarette, "I put them in their place a few times, and they've been

still a fair amount of beer left, so

of their conversation, Cody suddenly leaned in, "Stella, could

Drugs were becoming more and more difficult to

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 that. Just eat more oysters, it'll do the trick." Cody nearly choked, "What are

was straightforward,

don't beat around the bush. She thought it

help Cody out?" Lukas felt sorry for his friend, "He and Kitty haven't been together long, and Angela had a miscarriage due to poor care. He was

man and a woman was a natural part of life, but without protection, it could easily lead to fatal consequences. Lukas and Angela had been living together for several years, but Cody was still new at this, constantly repressing his desires. Not only Cody, but ever since Angela had her miscarriage, Lukas had also abstained from any physical intimacy. It felt