Sure enough, Katie hesitated before speaking, "Well, those neighbors are also bad. Since they have an issue with Mr. Payne, why don't they resist? They just want someone to take the lead. If the resistance succeeds, everyone will benefit.

"If it fails, then the leader would take the fall. Mr. Payne isn't an idiot, and he'll continue to make money off them. The leader would suffer severe punishment, while everyone else would suffer nothing."

Once Chester left, Felix thought about it. According to the memories, Kirk must've done something to instigate the neighbors. It seemed like he was impulsive for his age and didn't think much of his choices.

Many signs pointed to him getting used.

"You silly girl, didn't I quit the resistance? I'm going to cook." Felix chuckled with a shake of his head.

However, Katie didn't let go. She pleaded, "Felix, after that incident, once the neighbors spread rumors, the shop will definitely not get any business in the future. Could I suggest something?"