Chapter 177

Lucas chuckled upon hearing Fred's request.

"Um… Okay, please pass the phone to her, Uncle Fred."

"Sure."

Fred then put the call on speaker and held his phone before Felicity.

Her sharp gaze swept across his face. It was evident that she thought he was annoying.

Lucas' voice suddenly came through the phone.

"Is this Felicity?"

"Yes," Felicity replied with a straight face.

Lucas knew what she was like.

But for Fred's sake, he reluctantly instructed, "Talk to Uncle Fred."

"I'm a bodyguard. I'm not here to engage in small talk," Felicity responded straightforwardly.

Lucas awkwardly cleared his throat at her remark. The other bodyguards might follow his orders, but Felicity had too much personality.

Not even Lucas could manage her.

"Uncle Fred," he called out.

"Yes, I'm right here."

Fred, too, could see that Felicity was not one to follow Lucas' orders obediently. It seemed like he was putting Lucas in a tough spot.

So, without waiting for Lucas to speak, Fred hurrie