Harem of the Dragon Lord Vol.1
Copyright© 2026 by BillMax
Chapter 7
Ethan Blackthorn chuckled.
Marcus Blake instantly shot him a furious glare. “You filthy beggar, what the hell are you laughing at?”
“I’m laughing at you for being such a delusional idiot.”
Marcus snorted. “Delusional? I think you’re just jealous.”
Ethan chuckled again, looking at Marcus like he was staring at a clown. “You’re right. I’m insanely jealous of you.”
Marcus immediately broke into a smug, arrogant grin.
Serena Blake suddenly spoke in a cold voice. “Since the young lady of the Sterling Family is coming to visit, can we leave now?”
Marcus sneered with disdain. “Of course. Trash like you two aren’t fit to stay in the Blake family home. Get lost!”
A dangerous glint flashed in Ethan’s eyes. He was about to speak when a commanding voice cut through the air.
“Hold on. I have something to say.”
A man in his fifties walked over. He was short and unimpressive-looking, but his face carried a constant hint of cruelty. His gaze landed directly on Ethan.
Serena said solemnly, “Ethan, this is my uncle. Call him Uncle.”
This was Richard Blake — Serena’s eldest uncle and current head of the Blake family.
Ethan smiled politely. “Hello, Uncle.”
Richard Blake’s expression remained icy. He didn’t even acknowledge the greeting, treating Ethan like he was invisible — just another worthless street rat.
“I was planning to invite you both for dinner,” Richard said coldly, “but the Blake family has important guests arriving tonight, so we won’t keep you.”
Serena breathed a quiet sigh of relief. She had zero desire to stay anyway. But just as she turned to leave, Richard spoke again in an even frostier tone.
“However, Serena, there is something I need to tell you.”
Serena’s heart sank. “Uncle, what is it?”
Richard smiled thinly. “Once a daughter of the Blake family marries, she is no longer eligible to compete for the position of heir. Furthermore, effective immediately, you are expelled from the Blake family.”
The words hit Serena like a hammer. Her beautiful face turned deathly pale, and her body began to tremble with rage. She was so furious she felt like she might explode.
She could have swallowed them using her marriage as an excuse to remove her from the heir competition. But expelling her from the family entirely? Richard’s own daughter, Victoria Blake, was also married — yet no one had ever talked about expelling her. This was clearly a targeted attack meant to cut Serena off completely and destroy any chance she had of reclaiming the Blake Corporation.
How ruthless.
Ethan’s eyes turned cold as well. He hadn’t expected this trash to not only steal Serena’s father’s company but now viciously kick her out of the family too. Still, he stayed quiet. He was waiting for the real show to begin.
Marcus said proudly, “Father, Miss Sterling will be here soon. Let’s go welcome her properly. We can’t let her think the Blake family lacks manners!”
Richard nodded. “Notify everyone. Have all members of the Blake family gather at the entrance to welcome Miss Sterling!”
He shot Serena one last cold glance before hurrying toward the villa entrance.
At some point, Serena’s beautiful peach-blossom eyes had turned red. Ethan knew she was hurting badly — not just heartbroken, but in complete despair.
He said softly, “Don’t be upset. Later tonight, your uncle might end up on his knees begging you.”
Serena knew Ethan was just boasting again, but his words still gave her a tiny sliver of comfort in the middle of her despair. That comfort quickly turned into even deeper pain. If only I had married someone with real power ... maybe Richard wouldn’t have dared to do this.
Being expelled from the family hurt. But losing her right to compete for the Blake Corporation — the company her parents had built from nothing — felt like a knife twisting in her chest.
She let out a heavy sigh.
Marcus overheard Ethan’s bold claim and sneered. “You fucking beggar, are you on drugs? My father would kneel and beg Serena? Who the hell do you think you are?”
“Oh, you don’t believe me?” Ethan asked with a cold laugh. “Want to make a bet?”
Marcus roared, “Fuck yeah! Bet what?”
Before Ethan could answer, Serena cut in sternly, “Ethan, shut up! Let’s go!”
This idiot is addicted to bragging. Betting on something like that? He’s going to get himself killed.
“Serena, don’t worry. I’m going to get some payback for you,” Ethan said.
“Hmph, I don’t need it!” Serena snapped irritably.
Ethan was speechless. She still doesn’t believe me at all.
“Yo, getting cold feet?” Marcus sneered.
Serena said coldly, “Ethan, we’re leaving!”
Ethan gave Marcus one last look. “Consider yourself lucky, dog.” He turned and followed Serena outside.
The grand entrance of the Blake villa was already packed with people. Richard Blake stood at the front, leading the entire family. Everyone was dressed in expensive, glamorous clothes, making Ethan’s plain, worn outfit look even shabbier by comparison.
The moment the crowd saw Ethan and Serena, whispers and mockery erupted.
“Is that the beggar Serena married? He really does look like a street rat!”
“Trash like her only deserves trash.”
“I heard this beggar ruined her reputation, so she had no choice but to marry him.”
“If that’s true, expelling her from the family was the right decision.”
The insults kept coming. Ethan didn’t seem bothered at all, but Serena’s face turned deathly pale. She looked like she might collapse at any second. Her beautiful eyes grew even redder as she fought back tears.
These were her own relatives. How could they be so vicious?
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