The Secret Heir's Return to Wealth and Love novel Chapter 1702

Next day.

Larkin, as per usual, woke up at six on the dot.

He usually spent his mornings with Erica, dealing with work stuff.

But today, after waking up and giving Erica a peck on the forehead, he grabbed his phone and headed downstairs.

There was an unread message on his phone.

"Mr. Carter, I'd like to discuss something with you." The sender was Calvert.

Without a flicker of emotion, Larkin dialed him back.

The call was picked up almost instantly.

"Larkin..."

"Mr. Shields, if you're here to plead for your youngest son, save your breath." Larkin's voice was icy, emotionless. "He's been cruel to Erica since they were young, always making fun of her. I've been merciful enough to let it slide. But he didn't learn his lesson, bribed the media, spread rumors, hurt Erica again. Even if people with power and influence come to me, I won't let him off the hook easily."

That's right.

The slanderous message that started it all yesterday was sent by the youngest son of the Shields family.

Ever since Erica and Larkin's wedding, Kelly Shields had been exposed for her misdeeds and was looked down upon by her in-laws. The next day, her husband asked for a divorce.

Kelly and the Shields family didn't agree, but their opponents were ruthless and started the litigation process without hesitation.

On top of that.

The Shields family's already not-so-great business started to face pressure from all sides.

The Shields family was a business family active overseas.

Their business partners were foreigners.

Those foreigners were very sensitive to these issues and were outraged by the fact that Erica had been bullied by the Shields family for years.