18 Floors Above the Apocalypse novel Chapter 260

Upon seeing Stella, Monkey was overjoyed, "We came looking for the Boss, but these guards won't let us in."

The security team captain explained, "It's not that we won't let you in. We're just looking out for the safety of the community. Non-residents can't enter unless the homeowner comes to fetch them."

The Homeowners Association had made this rule, and it was for the best, especially with the chaos outside. If anyone and everyone could wander in, security would indeed be compromised. However, why hadn't she received any notification?

Stella suggested, "Since there's a rule against entering, could you relay a message for us?"

"Sorry, but that's not part of our job as security."

Interesting.

Stella retorted, "So, you won't let people in, you won't relay a message, and there's no phone contact. What exactly are we supposed to do?"

Monkey and the rest were furious, "They're clearly just being difficult."

Neither side backed down, and the tension was palpable.

Despite their savvy business skills, Monkey and his crew were no match for the security team. If a fight broke out, they'd definitely be at a disadvantage.

The security team was clearly being difficult, not letting them in. Stella decided on a different approach, turning to Monkey, "Is it urgent? Wait a bit and I'll pass on the message, let Austin come and fetch you."

Monkey and the rest wouldn't dare let their boss come and fetch them, "No, it's not urgent. We're just here to see him."

"Why don't you guys go back for now? Let Austin register and apply for entry, then you can come in."

This was the only option for now, but everyone was seething. These guards were really pushing their luck! A bunch of bullies!

Stella was equally displeased with the high-handed tactics of the upper class, but the orders had come from the Homeowners Association, so arguing with the security team wouldn't do much good.

Taking a deep breath to calm herself, she led Rosie inside.

"Ma'am," a security guard stopped her. "You can't go in."

Stella's gaze turned steely, "I live in unit 50. Didn't you see me when I left?"

"Sorry, but we don't have you registered. We can't confirm that you're a resident of unit 50, and furthermore, the homeowner of unit 50 hasn't paid the homeowner's fees."

Stella's temper flared, "Was I informed when the Homeowners Association was formed? When was it announced that homeowner's fees needed to be paid? Was I notified when new entry requirements were implemented?"

"We're just carrying out orders."

"So, I bought a house here and now I can't go home?"

"If you can't prove that you're a resident, we can't let you in."

Stella understood then. This was a collective effort by the wealthy to exclude those who didn't fit in their class.

Fine, very well.

Stella's eyes grew cold, "What if I insist on going in today?"

"We'll have to stick to the rules. Please understand."

Stella let go of Rosie's hand and signaled her to move away. Then, she strode towards the entrance.

A security guard reached out, trying to restrain her. Suddenly, Stella clenched her fist and delivered a powerful punch to his belly. Her move was swift as lightning, and she used all her strength.

The guard was sent flying, landing several steps away, and passed out from the impact.

The other guards swarmed in. Jasper took action, and screams of pain echoed. Once in action, he wouldn't give anyone a chance to retaliate.

Two were sent flying, three had their arms dislocated, and one had his neck slammed against the glass of the security booth.

The glass shattered.

Rosie wasn't idle either. She suddenly launched into a spin kick, hitting an opponent in the jaw, and followed up with several punches.

Stella, with her years of experience with pressure points, was extremely accurate with her punches. Of course, she controlled her strength to merely injure, not kill.