The Apocalypse Survival Manual (Three Days Before Doomsday, I Stockpiled Billions) novel Chapter 885

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Chapter 885

Yorwick still had relatively few survivors, and construction was ongoing. There were plenty of rooms available.

Before Nicole could change her mind, Dale added, “Area B4 is decent enough, but as more people move in, you’re bound to have problems with the neighbors. How about B2? That’s where the military personnel stay. Most of them are out on missions or at work all day, so it’ll be quieter.”

Nicole accepted without hesitation. “Sounds good.”-

They both came away pleased with the deal.

Dale, however, wasn’t quite finished. “Do you have any other medicine? We could make this a regular arrangement.”

Nicole closed her eyes to rest. “Don’t count on it.”

There would be other chances to talk business, and a crowded ferry wasn’t the place for it. Dale left it at that and returned to his seat, tucking the bottle into Finn’s pocket. 2

Finn turned to Nicole and nodded his thanks. She returned his nod with a smile.

Nicole had plenty of heart medication, but giving it away or letting people get it too easily would raise questions.

Asking for something in return made the exchange seem reasonable. Everyone got something they wanted.

The ferry soon docked at Platform B, and Dale went ashore with the senior officers to begin their inspection.

Finn watched Nicole leave. “She came from the southern military base?””

“Yes, sir.” Dale nodded. “We’ve had several groups come in from there, mostly Ark Project personnel aboard submarines. But 2688 is the only privately owned sub.”

A submarine in private hands was unusual, to say the least. Whoever owned it was no ordinary survivor.

Finn turned to Dale. “Then why did you take her medicine? What if she needs it?”

“Don’t worry, sir. There’s more to the people on 2688 than you’d think.

“They’re the ones who gave the crew of 1926 Colonel Cannon’s ashes to bring home. They also supplied the crew with food and medicine. I doubt that bottle was all she had.”

Medicine could mean the difference between life and death these days. People didn’t give it away unless they had enough to spare.

The mention of the southern base brought a frown to Finn’s face. “Still no word from Commander Hunt?”

“Not yet,” Dale said, “but we’ve found the commanders from the northern military base. They’re on their way here aboard their warships.”

“Send out more search teams. We need to find as many survivors as we can.”

After lunch with Poppy, Nicole lay down for a nap. She was barely awake when the housing administrator knocked on her door with news about the move. 1

The three of them were being transferred to Area B2. They would get three additional rooms, with no rent due for

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the first six months.

The administrator was noticeably more deferential, though she said nothing about the reason. She simply handed Nicole the keys.

“There’s no rush. Move in whenever you’re ready.”

Nicole took them. “Thank you.”

From the way the woman went out of her way to help, Dale must have spoken to her. 1

“If you need anything, please come see me.”

“I will. Thanks,” Nicole said.