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.

would chase them around the building with a brick for

I didn't know better and

that's

Lukas and I started hanging

the quality of the ingredients and the skill of the cook were immediately apparent, leaving everyone with

withstood the cold well, resulting

some for home too.

the conversation again, "How's the neighborhood

for your concern, Evan." Stella's voice was full of gratitude, "Ever since you came over, those

a bit confused. They

one doing the bullying, who would dare to

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

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

She told them about the harassment she had been receiving from

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

that should stay inside. Otherwise, they'll get chopped into minced

light up a cigarette, "I put

so

leaned in, "Stella, could you help me

were becoming more and more difficult

know,

That? What was that?

"Sorry, I don't have any of that. Just eat more oysters, it'll do the trick." Cody

straightforward, "Birth control

it directly then, and don't beat around the bush. She thought it was something

Cody out?" Lukas felt sorry for his friend, "He and Kitty haven't been together long,

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