The fireplace had already been built directly into the wall, and Leonard had hidden it behind a large, seamless panel. They had even thrown open several windows to let the icy wind pour inside, quickly transforming the once-cozy apartment into a space as freezing as the wasteland outside.
Bill and Aaron were still outsiders. Suzy had absolutely no intention of letting them discover how comfortably her group was actually living; she understood too well the danger of flaunting resources.
If they realized how well-equipped her household truly was, greed would inevitably take root, and she had no desire to test the darker side of human nature. Avoiding unnecessary risk was always the wiser choice.
Now, stripped of its warmth, the apartment looked no different from any other looted unit in the building—save for its lingering, tasteful interior design, which both Bill and Aaron couldn't help but discreetly eye as they walked through.
