Harem of the Dragon Lord Vol.1
Copyright© 2026 by BillMax
Chapter 16
Marcus Blake, who had just wolfed down two kilograms of excrement, walked out of Dragon’s Crest Estates and saw Ethan Blackthorn being taken away by two police officers. Having been on the verge of a complete breakdown, Marcus suddenly burst into laughter. As he cackled, he even let out a satisfied burp, from which a foul stench erupted.
But Marcus didn’t care at all. The gloom in his heart was swept away in an instant. Without another word, he quickly took out his phone and started dialing.
Soon, the call connected. “Dad, that stinky beggar has been taken away by the police,” Marcus said excitedly.
On the other end of the line, Richard Blake asked in confusion, “He’s just a stinky beggar. What are you so excited about?”
“Dad, Serena was only able to latch onto the Sterling Family because that stinky beggar somehow gave Mia a love potion. Now that he’s been taken by the police, he’s most likely doomed. Do you think Mia would still be interested in a stinky beggar? This is our chance!”
Richard’s excitement flared. “You’re right, kid. What do you have in mind?”
“I think we can take this opportunity to snatch the bar back from Serena. That place is a gold mine that rakes in a fortune every day! Once we get it back, we can flip it for at least a hundred million!”
Richard laughed heartily. “You’re absolutely right, smart kid. By the way, did you manage to buy that villa?”
The subject of the villa was a sore spot for Marcus. Damn it all. Not only had he failed to buy the villa, but he had also been forced to eat two kilograms of shit. However, Marcus didn’t dare tell his father about it. If he did, there was no telling how badly he’d be scolded.
“Not yet. Mia told me to wait. She said she wants to get me a super discount!”
Richard was so thrilled he began jumping for joy. My son has really made it! Mia must have feelings for him. Why else would she offer a super discount?
“Son, your father is proud of you.”
Marcus gave an uneasy smile. “Dad, time is of the essence. Let’s meet at that wretched pair’s place!”
“Alright!”
On the way to the police station.
Ethan sat with his legs crossed, looking as if he didn’t have a care in the world. He didn’t even feel the need to make a phone call. He knew those seven old geezers were watching his every move, which meant they definitely already knew he’d been taken by the police. Ethan figured that these two corrupt officers would end up driving him back home soon enough.
They arrived at the police station quickly.
Just as he got out of the car, a pot-bellied, middle-aged man walked over. The man’s name was Deputy Chief Harlan Briggs, and he was the second-in-command of the Silverton City Police Bureau.
“Is this the stinky beggar?” Deputy Chief Briggs asked coldly.
“Boss, that’s him!”
Deputy Chief Briggs sneered. “Lock him up for now. I’ve already applied for the necessary procedures, and the approval will come through soon. Then, send him straight to prison.”
“Hold on,” Ethan said nonchalantly.
Deputy Chief Briggs asked with disdain, “What do you want to say, you stinky beggar?”
“May I ask what crime I have committed?”
“Do I need to explain myself to a stinky beggar like you?” Deputy Chief Briggs scolded impatiently.
Ethan smiled. “How much were you paid to become so audacious that you’d completely ignore the law?”
Deputy Chief Briggs sneered again. “The law? That’s nothing but a shackle for poor people like you!”
Ethan burst into laughter. “Good. Very good. I’m looking forward to seeing how you’ll clean up this mess.”
Deputy Chief Briggs glared at Ethan with a menacing look. How dare a stinky beggar threaten me? Where did he get the courage?
“Take him away,” Deputy Chief Briggs ordered. “Make him sign the confession.”
“Right away, Boss!” one of the officers replied, pushing Ethan into the police station.
Watching Ethan’s retreating figure, Deputy Chief Briggs let out a proud, vicious smile. Of course, he was proud. He had not only pocketed five million but, more importantly, had successfully latched onto the powerful Crowe family. Thinking about his bright future, Deputy Chief Briggs grew even more excited.
But just at that moment, his phone suddenly rang. The call was from his superior’s superior’s superior — the top police authority of the entire province. Deputy Chief Briggs had never dreamed that such a high-ranking official would call him personally.
Wait, I remember the Crowe family promised me something. They said if I took care of this stinky beggar, they would help me get a promotion. Could it be they’ve already made their move?
At this thought, Deputy Chief Briggs became overwhelmed with excitement, his entire body trembling. He quickly answered the phone. “Chief, what are your orders?” he asked, trying to suppress the ecstasy in his heart.
“Are you Deputy Chief Harlan Briggs?”
“Yes, that’s me!”
“You’ve arrested a man named Ethan Blackthorn?”
Ethan Blackthorn? Deputy Chief Briggs was momentarily confused before remembering that was the stinky beggar’s name. The Crowe family works fast! They even passed the beggar’s name up to the top boss. It seems this call is definitely about my promotion!
He could no longer contain his excitement. “Chief, rest assured! I will continue to do a good job and will not disappoint you!”
“Oh, you’ve done a ‘good’ job, indeed,” the man on the other end said with a cold laugh.
Deputy Chief Briggs felt something was wrong. “Chief, what ... what do you mean by that?”
“Hmph! You arrested someone without cause. Moreover, you initiated the legal process without the accuser even present, all in an attempt to send an innocent man to prison. Deputy Chief Briggs, you’ve got some serious nerve!”
BOOM!
Deputy Chief Briggs’s face turned ashen in an instant, as if he had been struck by lightning. “Chief, I, I, I...” He trembled violently, unable to utter a complete sentence. He was scared stiff.
“Shut up! First, you will personally escort Ethan Blackthorn back, ensuring his safety. Second, you will turn yourself in,” the official commanded before hanging up.
Deputy Chief Briggs collapsed to the ground, his face the color of death. He couldn’t believe this was happening. All he did was arrest a stinky beggar. How could it have alarmed his superior’s superior’s superior?
What Deputy Chief Briggs didn’t know was that he hadn’t just alarmed a provincial-level chief. He had directly shaken the top echelons of the entire nation’s law enforcement. The orders had come cascading down the chain of command.
Just then, Deputy Chief Briggs’s phone rang again. It was an unfamiliar number. He quickly answered it.
“Are you Deputy Chief Briggs?” A deep and authoritative voice came from the other end of the line.
“Who ... who is this?”
“Victor Sterling.”
BOOM!
Victor Sterling, the patriarch of the most powerful family in Silverton City. This man’s influence was even greater than the official who had just called.
Deputy Chief Briggs had pissed himself in fear. Completely and utterly. “Mr. Sterling, what ... what can I do for you?”
“You arrested Ethan Blackthorn?”
BOOM!
Another devastating blow landed. Deputy Chief Briggs was so frightened he could barely speak. Just who in the world is that stinky beggar to have so many powerful figures coming to his aid?
“Mr. Sterling, I—I’ll release him right away,” Deputy Chief Briggs said, trembling.
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