บททั้งหมดของ The Apocalypse Survival Manual: บทที่ 531 - บทที่ 540

"Nicole?" Jeremy's delighted voice came from inside. He hurried out and pulled her into a hug. "I can't believe you're really here! As soon as we got back to Westbridge, we went to Crownview Residences, but the whole place had been destroyed. We were afraid something had happened to you and Zeph. Wait, where's Zeph?"Hearing his familiar voice, Nicole felt a weight lift from her chest.It was a relief to know Jeremy was still his ridiculous old self.His appearance, however, had changed quite a bit. He looked rougher and more mature. The biggest difference between him and Hughie and Beatrice was that the light in his eyes was still there.Maybe all the heartbreak he suffered at the hands of older women only made him more resilient. Now that he finally found love, he seemed capable of getting back up no matter how many times life knocked him down.Nicole smiled. "He had something to take care of at home. He'll come next time.""Come on, let me introduce you." Jeremy casually

The past two years held few good memories for any of them, and for Beatrice, they were nothing short of a nightmare. Nicole tactfully decided not to ask any more questions.After saying goodbye, she went downstairs and found Zeph waiting at the end of the street.On the way home, Nicole told him, "Jeremy seems to be doing alright. Beatrice has been hit hard by depression, though. And Hughie may act cheerful and carefree, but he keeps everything bottled up. I think he's close to breaking down, too."If Jeremy hadn't been there to talk him through things, Hughie might have ended up just like Beatrice.In a world shaped by natural disasters, brutal realities, and constant emotional strain, how many people could truly remain mentally healthy?When they returned to the neighborhood, a new notice had been posted at the security booth. The HOA would be holding its first homeowners' meeting to discuss collecting HOA fees and working together to improve the neighborhood landscaping. The

Jason remained expressionless in the face of Marcus's stupidity. "Dozens of cases of liquor, an antique collection, over a million dollars' worth of golf clubs, scuba gear, watches, cash, handguns and ammunition, a million-dollar custom-made sword, and a stockpile of premium food.""Handguns and ammunition?" Marcus stared at him in disbelief. "You were practically begging to get arrested."Jason glanced at him. "So were you."Between the illegal street races, underground fight clubs, and tax evasion, Marcus would've been facing a lot more than a short prison sentence if the apocalypse hadn't happened."Everything you lost still wasn't worth as much as one of my cars." Marcus had hoped Jason's misfortune would make him feel better, but now he only felt worse. "Damn. Why'd you keep all that stuff at your office?""At the time, I was keeping Valerie locked up at the villa. She fought me constantly, destroyed anything she could get her hands on, and stabbed me several times. She

Nicole jolted awake and realized it was only a dream. Outside, the sun was still shining brightly.Zeph woke up as well. "What's wrong?"The feeling of being hacked to pieces was far too real. Nicole's heart pounded as she wiped the cold sweat from her forehead. "I had a nightmare."Zeph could tell there was more to it. "You know the man who was sitting next to Marcus last night?""No, but we have history."She told him about the supplies she had taken after breaking into Jason's office.That was the downside of living around rich people. You never knew whose place you might've looted before.It was bad enough that she couldn't drive any of the three luxury off-road vehicles. Now, she couldn't use the custom sword or the golf clubs either.Her luck was unbelievable.People were dying left and right in the apocalypse, yet rich people somehow refused to die.Zeph had nothing to say. They were both experts at helping themselves to anything left unattended. They would just have

"Wait, I was just saying that. You actually had the nerve to ask for my helicopter?"The moment Marcus realized Nicole was pointing at the helicopter, his adrenaline spiked. "If I gave you that, my dad would kill me!"Eric had spent a fortune in supplies and called in countless favors to get that helicopter.Before the disasters, Marcus wouldn't have thought twice about honoring the bet and giving her one.But now, as much as he hated to admit it, he was probably worth less to his father than that helicopter. There was no way he was going to ask.Nicole mocked him mercilessly. "Then don't make promises you can't keep. Forget the helicopter, but if you keep bothering me, I won't play nice."She gestured to Cola. "Cola, come back."Cola released the mastiff. Only after making sure the terrified dog wouldn't try anything did he cautiously return to Nicole's side."That really hurts my pride," Marcus protested. "I can get you anything you want. Anything but the helicopter."Th