Mistress Ricks

He'd seen it all, gangsters, politicians and their mistresses, arrogant celebrities, even bratty heirs. But nothing prepared him for the night his client was involved in an 'accident'. Right after he was summoned by his boss who fired him and accused him of being involved but since they couldn't prove it only his license was revoked. After getting out of the building, his boss tells him that the client's family demanded to meet the him, hoping for some answers and closure. But before going there he needed to pick up the client's eldest daughter...

Born into one of the wealthiest families in the country, Layla Rosenzweig's true identity is taken away at the time of her birth by the mistress of her father.  She is forced to live as the illegitimate daughter of the Rosenzweig Family. Everyone treats her no less than an outsider in her own house.  "This is mine. That is mine. In fact, everything is mine," Layla's half-sister told her.   Everything that belonged to Layla is given to her half-sister, including her boyfriend.  Then, she is forced to marry her ex-boyfriend's ruthless uncle, Lucius De Salvo, the most terrifying man in the country.   Lucius De Salvo is known for his ruthless ways to get his work done. His name is enough to terrify people. It is said that he is a man devoid of emotions. He will find pleasure in people's pain and misery. He loves to torment those who come under his radar.  But why is he so lovely to Layla? Or is it just a pretense? "Are you ready for the wedding night, Darling?" Lucius asked. “I've desired you for a long time.”  “What?” Layla was shocked. “Why would you?”  “Because you are Layla Rosenzweig. The woman I like.” With that, he captured her mouth for a passionate kiss. ~~~~~ Follow me on Instagram: rayoflight_pcy

Katherine Zara, a single middle aged office worker, went about her day as she always had; wake up, go to work, come home and read or play games. However, today would be different. Before she left for work, her ex broke into her apartment and killed her. When she woke up, she was given many choices. She could pick her new world, pick her starting point, and pick her system among many other things. And so Katherine decided to become a servant to a villainess. Follow Katherine as she serves her petty, demanding mistress in a world of swords and magic. Additional: The Female Lead (Katherine) will be submissive to her mistress, but will be cold towards others. I plan on having some action, but mainly this will be a story about Katherine serving her mistress and leveling up her system.

when a prideful, rowdy college senior get the chance of a lifetime, he decides to take it with great pleasure and enthusiasm, making fun of all those who try and reason with him, however this behavior becomes his downfall as he is met with a tragic accident. but instead of death he finds himself reborn in a world of mystery and wonder, this world blends the early 20th century with the late medieval period, and it’s seemingly done by one woman; the queen of Ambur. now known in this new world as Alexander von daname, he finds himself living the dream as a noble, and he has grand plans for the future. however fate is a fickle mistress. a war that was seemingly out of mind for Alex, grows to be the very thing that uprooted him from the new life he has grown accustomed to, after fleeing this war he finds himself staring over in the Kingdom of Ambur.

Before her rebirth, she was abandoned by her parents, used, and ultimately killed by her manipulative, fake sister. After being reborn, she kicked all the trash to the curb and punished those who deserved it. Rumors spread online that Qin Sheng was being kept as a mistress? A group of computer geeks declared, “Let’s hack those keyboard warriors’ computers.” The top director asked, “Boss, have you finished writing the script?” A renowned medical expert said, “Sheng Sheng, our research institute is offering you a hundred million yuan. When can you come over?” A famous painter pleaded, “Sister Sheng, could you take me under your wing when you host your art exhibition?” The CEO of a billion-dollar company inquired, “Boss, when will you reveal your true identity?” Finally, a powerful figure pulled Qin Sheng into his arms, saying, “Sheng Sheng, I’ve transferred all my assets to you.” Netizens: ?? Is this world turning into a fantasy? She is a business prodigy, a computer genius, a legendary screenwriter, a celebrated painter, and a renowned doctor. Watch how she creates an era of prosperity and brilliance. (The male lead has a built-in talent for spotting fake people and spoils the female lead endlessly, with no limits!)

warning: R18 contents, smut, perverted MC, shameless MC, unprincipled MC. ......... Two hundred lifetimes! Two hundred miserable deaths! Leon is a 27-year-old man who experienced a rollercoaster of 200 reincarnations within 180 days. He was so unfortunate that he even died once when he was about to masturbate to hentai! Each death carries the regret of his virginity as he keeps dying without getting a chance to fulfill his only wish…losing his virginity. But his luck finally changes after the 200th death, and he encounters the Goddess of lust, who makes him an offer to be reincarnated with a gift. (Ding! System awakening…) (The super Harem system…) (Ding! The host has seen the secret garden of a heavenly beauty, reward!) (Ding! Mission issued: have sex with the sex mistress!) “All heavenly beauties shall be mine!" Join Leon on his journey to enjoy life to the fullest as a virgin who got his hands on a sex hack, conquering heavenly beauties and even Goddesses!

Being the daughter of the home wrecking mistress was bad enough; but when your own mother also detested you and actually loved your step sister while treating you like an abomination, that had to be the worse thing in life. As if things are not bad enough, her wedding day is hijacked and the Prince Charming she thought would be hers forever betrays her to be with her own sister and she realizes that they had been laughing in her face all this while. Distraught and heart broken, she does the next best thing, gets drunk at a bar then wakes up the next morning in a man’s hotel room and with a cheap wedding ring on her finger then she flees in fear. Unfortunately for her, that night won’t just go away and she finds that her groom actually wants her and wait for it… he is her ex’s father. * “You went into a hotel and spent the night with a strange man, do you deny it?” “why should she deny it when she spent the night with her husband?” a steely voice said while his eyes looked down at Lyse with all the affection in the world then he turned to Brooke, his eyes losing their softness. “Do you have a problem with what my wife and I do?”

A month into the marriage, Yan Zao was labeled a mistress and faced online attacks and verbal abuse in reality, she calmly walked up to Lan Mu, "Whether you love me or not doesn't matter, what matters is that I care about my reputation. You have a confidante, then I'll find myself ten dark knights." The next day, all the news about Lan Mu having another love disappeared. Two months after the wedding, when her in-laws pushed for a divorce, Yan Zao pulled out the prenuptial agreement in front of Lan Mu, "I'm fine with divorce, but I won't give back a single cent of the money." Lan Mu, "Then we can't get a divorce." Several months after the wedding, when the agreement expired, Yan Zao packed up to leave and was blocked by the man at the door, "I've been receiving your love letters since the ninth grade, how come I haven't gotten one up till now?" #The happiest thing in life is to find out the person you have a crush on has also been silently watching over you#

Artemis Vincent's life was pretty much bad before but as if the universe wanted to make things worse her parents died in a car accident, leaving her alone in their house. Not long, she is sent packing by the landlord as she could no longer fend for herself. Artemis started to hustle even for food. She goes to a restaurant one day, sees a gold watch and steals it. Unknown to her the gold watch belongs to one of the most powerful men in California. When Artemis is caught, she is given a choice. Die in jail or be the mistress to this powerful and utterly ruthless man.

In a world of wealth and deceit, Zephyrine Cloutier seeks vengeance against those who destroyed her. Reincarnated two years before her tragic death, she's determined to reclaim her rightful position. But fate entwines her with Kendrick Desjardins, a brilliant entrepreneur hiding secrets of his own. Their marriage sparks a dangerous game of power, loyalty, and passion. As Zephyrine navigates ruthless business rivals, she must confront her own darkness. Will her thirst for revenge consume her, or will love redeem her? Excerpt “Don't you know how to knock? I am a lady,” Zephyrine taunted since he no longer saw her as his wife. He should endure the pain and embarrassment of barging into a lady's room. Kendrick nodded as if she wasn't talking to her, “I'll be off. Get ready if you don't want to be left alone.” He turned around and left. Zephyrine clicked her tongue, at least he was better than some men who would abandon their wives to be with their mistress. Huh? Zephyrine widened her eyes as a thought dawned on her. The word mistress actually rings a bell to her ear. Alexandra was her only competitor. Is Kendrick planning on cheating on her with Charlotte in this house? At the big entrance gate was a name engraved, Paradisio Elite. Zephyrine's expression changed, the car was not stopped by the gatekeepers at the gate. With a light push, the door opened wide enough for them to enter. Zephyrine was sure that by the end of the day, she would have to go to the hospital to get glasses. No word was enough to compliment the house. Her heart warmed up when she thought of how much he must have spent on the design. She bit her lip and held Kendrick's hand, “I..” “Welcome home!” The sound of popping balloons stopped Zephyrine from saying what she had been trying to control. Zephyrine looked in the direction and her expression turned awful. Her impression of Kendrick turned bad and to be honest, she was like what the heck! Alexandra?

She lived her life in a kingdom full of monsters. She was a human, a maid and a product of a one night stand. In her world, creatures were ranked by how powerful they were, the more power you get the more influential you become. Human were the least ranking and were treated as slaves, maids and food. Yes, food? As in, food for werewolves, vampires and all. All these were legal and no one could stop them. The two highest rankings were the ghost's and demons. Both monsters hated everything about themselves but how come the prince is a product of a ghost's and a demon. Ophelia Anderson, a typical human of 22 years old, is murdered brutally by a werewolf on her way back from her birthday party with her friends. While she feels the werewolves claws tear into her skin, she wishes for a miracle to happen. And that miracle did happen but was it a good one or bad one? She woke up, 3 years later, expecting to be dead but found herself in the body of the King's Mistress. How? Why?. She was in disarray but she didn't have time to think but to find out what had happened the night she was killed? And why was she the King's Mistress and not his wife? Find out

Rick a Man in depression is Challenged by his daughter to become more powerful than her within a year on the Worlds first VRMMORPG. Support me and my works at www.Patreon.com/Madjic Artwork done by rennovlsrevenge

Neris Truide was born with the legendary purple jewel eyes of the ancient warrior Elandria. Despite this, her peers at the noble academy bully her mercilessly, destroying her self-esteem. Adopted by the wealthy and powerful duke Elandria because of her jewel eyes, Neris eventually marries Crown Prince Abelus―only to be pushed aside for his mistress Megara, who led the bullying at school. Neris's life ends at age thirty when she is poisoned by her adoptive sister Valentin. However, instead of dying, she wakes up back at age twelve with her memories of her previous life intact. Enrolled at the academy once more, she sets about exacting revenge on those who ostracized, assaulted, and ultimately murdered her. But she didn't expect that in this life, she'd cross paths with Cledwyn Maindulante, the cunning future ruler of the north. As a determined Neris sets out to make her enemies suffer―and prevent her murder―will Cledwyn turn out to be a dangerous foe, or her closest ally ever?

'Gwen pushed him back, trying to create enough space between them. "I do not love you." Alexander smirked. "You do. You just don't know that you do." Gwen moved back. "Do you know the ways of my heart." "Yes, I do. And it tells the truth. You are only too stubborn to acknowledge it." He moved closer, pressing her against the wall. "When you decide to tell yourself the truth, I will be waiting." He kissed her forehead. "But don't make me wait long. I am not as patient as people think." This time he kissed her lips and staked off, leaving Gwen in a complete daze.' Marriage and a family is all life is to Gwen and she would see to it that she is not humiliated before then. A wife, and not a mistress is what she plans to be, but what can be done when the king of her country makes a proposal to put her by his side? Alexander is used to getting what he wants and getting his way, after all, he is King. But when he sets his eyes on the young and beautiful Guinevere who is just as stubborn as he is, will making her stay at the castle earn him her love, or will it be the beginning of his undoing? (Hating Her King is the sequel to Loving Her Duke and is also the second book of the British Blood Trilogy.)

She was the forgotten empress, betrayed and murdered in cold blood. Now, reborn into the heart of a noble family, she awakens with the memories of a lifetime lost and a thirst for vengeance. Lady Elara remembers the sting of betrayal, the cold steel that stole her throne and her life. Now, granted a second chance at life, she vows to reclaim what was stolen and bring ruin upon those who wronged her. Yet, fate is a fickle mistress. Navigating a court rife with treachery and deceit, Elara finds herself drawn to a powerful and enigmatic lord. Their connection runs deeper than she could have imagined, entwined with the threads of their past lives. But as their love ignites, so too do the shadows of their enemies. Will Elara rise from the ashes of her past to seize her destiny? Or will the crimson tears of her tragic fate stain the pages of history once more? Crimson Tears of Scarlet Fate: A Reincarnation Romance - Prepare to be swept away in a world of magic, treachery, and a love that transcends even death itself.

Angelus Rathmore, heir to the Sevigoria throne, has been treated unfairly since childhood by his father, the king, who favours his mistresses children over those he had with his queen. His preference for men instead of women sparks a series of events that push out of the shadows and into the light where he aims to fight for his identity and birth right. Just when he thinks things can't get any worse. His first love is married off to his sister in his mother's attempts to protect his secret, and he loses a piece of his soul. This puts him on a path to punish the people who hurt him. When he meets a charming shapeshifter, Cassiel, who offers to put the world at his feet, Angelus finds security in the forbidden spark the male gives him. With magic and the practice of same sex relationships being punishable by death in Sevigoria, the prince and his new lover navigate the challenging ups and downs of their forbidden relationships. Will they find their way to a happy ending?

Elsa was always tired of her Rick kid life wanting to experience life like normal people goes to city p to stay with her aunt Abigail who though lovely can be a handful .She starts high school, Elsa faces a world of unfamiliar faces and social hierarchies. As she navigates the halls, she encounters both unexpected friendships and fierce rivalries. Love blossoms when Elsa meets Jake , a charming [positive quality] classmate who challenges her perspective. However, navigating the path to love isn't easy. Elsa clashes with Hailey a popular student who thrives on maintaining the status quo and sees Elsa as a threat. Through a series of twists and turns, Elsa grapples with her newfound independence, the challenges of high school life, and the complexities of love. She learns valuable lessons about friendship, self-discovery, and the importance of staying true to oneself. Will Elsa find her place in this new world? join me as we uravel the secrets of the high school in city p .

Beyond the veil of societal norms, a forbidden love story unfolds. Meet Dahlia, the mistress with a mission: to reclaim the heart of her first love, Clyde. Their all-consuming passion was reduced to ashes when he tied the knot with another woman, her sister. But Dahlia refuses to be erased. Driven by an unrelenting conviction that she's Clyde's soulmate, Dahlia orchestrates a daring plan to rekindle their lost love. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of secrets and lies, she must confront the darkness within herself. Will Dahlia's relentless pursuit of love be her redemption or her downfall? Can she convince Clyde that their connection is worth fighting for, or will the ghosts of their past destroy their future? Step into the twisted world of love, lust, and obsession, where the lines between right and wrong are blurred. Dahlia's story is a siren's call, beckoning you to question everything you thought you knew about love. Join the journey, but be warned: once you take a step into Dahlia's world, there's no turning

A young woman escapes her village to save herself from the danger of people who want to take advantage of her capabilities. She grew up shutting her voice out of everyone's ears. But one day, because of the actions of her mistress, she met a Prince who also shut himself out of everyone's eyes. The Hidden Prince then sets off on a journey to show himself to his people along with the help of the magical woman who has the ability to heal any curse. They find out more about each other as they go on and change their fates.

When he hit me, I didn't say a word. Not even a squeak, I was too tired to fight back, not anymore. When he was with her in our matrimonial bed, I cried myself to sleep in the guest room. Then, he did the unthinkable and threw me in jail because of his mistress. That’s when he crossed the line - Zahra Zahra and Ali have never crossed paths before. Not until a random arrangement crosses her parents’ minds.Life is not all roses…Ever since they got married, Zahra has had to handle a great ordeal with her husband, who has extra-marital affairs right in front of her face. When her patience wanes, and he pushes her into Jail, she returns bigger and better.

Elle Rick thought she knew the rules of survival in Nicholas Greg’s world: stay composed, keep her secrets hidden, and never get too close. But one reckless night with the ruthless billionaire shatters the boundaries she’s carefully built. A scandal at a glittering gala forces Nicholas to claim her as his fiancée, plunging Elle into a dangerous game of deception. What begins as a charade spirals into chaos as love, betrayal, and revenge collide. Nicholas, a man hardened by power, and Elle, a woman haunted by her past, are drawn to each other in a tempest of desire and distrust. But their fragile connection fractures when devastating truths surface—hidden lovers, stolen children, and shocking betrayals that leave both their lives in ruins. As vengeance becomes their weapon of choice, they spiral toward destruction, only to discover that some bonds refuse to break, no matter how much pain they inflict.

In the glittering world of Hong Kong's elite, Xu Tao reigns as the arrogant heir to the powerful Xu dynasty. Wealthy, ruthless, and accustomed to getting his way, Xu Tao's life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Wen Yinlin, a woman from his past. Yinlin, a young widowed mother, is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her daughter, Mei. She has no memory of him, but Xu Tao remembers her vividly from their time together in high school. Obsessed with reclaiming what he sees as his, Xu Tao manipulates and coerces Yinlin into becoming his mistress, using the threat of financial ruin to ensure her compliance and dependence. Caught in a web of lies, blackmail, and manipulation, Yinlin must find a way to break free from Xu Tao's control and protect her daughter, even as the ghosts of her past threaten to consume her once more.

(1v1, clean romance with male and female leads) The fiancé and the mistress put on a show of entanglement in front of Sophia, and in a fit of anger, she called off the engagement and married Robert in a flash! Robert was a well-known high and cold CEO in River City, the number one eligible bachelor, like a lofty mountain covered in snow, unshakeable. As the heir of the Miller Family, young and talented, handsome and wealthy, no one understood why Robert would marry the ordinary Sophia. Everyone bet that their marriage would not last a year. After marriage, Robert's life was all about helping Sophia deal with scum, showing affection, and shocking everyone. One day, Sophia looked at Robert with a flushed face and said, "Robert, we got married under an agreement, our marriage is fake." Robert pressed Sophia against the wall, took out the marriage certificate and said, "Mrs.Miller, we are married, and it's real." High and cold? Agreement? All lies! The domineering CEO spoils his wife every day without stopping!

“Darling, you are the moon that gave light in my darkest times.” She gave up finding a man who could make her heart skip a beat and fall in love; Hailey Hillson accepted her best friend’s marriage proposal but then changed her mind after hearing another woman say she couldn’t please a man in bed. When it was just a week away from their wedding day, Bryan got back together with his ex-girlfriend Eva Lan. Hailey broke up with Bryan and called off their wedding. But then, she discovered an interesting fact about Eva Lan—she is married. ‘Did her husband know she was cheating on him?’ * After the heartbreak, Hailey focused on completing her LIFE PROJECT. To achieve it, she went overseas, where she came across Vincent Lopez Shen, the CEO of Shen Group Construction Firm, who later offered her a contract to pretend as his mistress to get his wife's attention. As she also had an ulterior motive, she signed the contract without thinking twice. However... What will happen after she lives with Vincent Shen under one roof when he is Eva’s husband—the woman who destroyed her relationship with Bryan? Will Vincent find out her secret regarding her true identity? Would she find out the secret Vincent keeps that is related to her? EXCERPT: “Miss Eva Lan, why won’t you sign the divorce papers if you are happy with someone’s fiancé’s bed?” Glancing at her with disbelief, Bryan turned his head to the woman inside his arm; he asked, “What the hell is this, Eva?” Hailey cut in. “Oh, you didn’t know Miss Lan is a married woman, my dear ex-fiance?” Her words are a bomb to Bryan. “You shut up! Don’t believe her, Bryan! She is just jealous of me because you love me over her!” Hailey scoffed, a playful smile playing on her lips; before she could spout another word, the woman in front of her paled like a ghost. “Vincent, what are you doing here?” Horror, panic, and shock linger on her face to see her husband appear out of nowhere and his arms wrapped around the girl’s waist. Vince shoots a cold glare at his wife, and he feels no familiarity between them. He withdrew his gaze from the two people before them. He turned his head to the woman standing next to him, he looked at her with tenderness in his eyes, and with a loving tone, he asked her, “Darling, who upsets you? Tell me, and I will remove them from your sight in an instant.” Hailey lifted her chin. As her eyes flickered, her cheeks were flushing scarlet red. Coquettishly, she whispered in Vincent's ear, “Darling, Miss Lan bullied me. She said I couldn’t satisfy a man in bed. She told me I didn’t know how to… do that….” Vincent contorted the corners of his mouth and beamed. “That’s interesting.” “What do you mean by that?” she pouted. “What I am trying to say is… You are a fast learner, and all you need is the right partner.” * * * ~Be ready for many twists ~Novel was ENDING at Chapter 400. WARNING: ~Volume 4 and Volume 5 (from chap 401) are a preparation for the Book Sequel (Somewhere Trapped In Time: I Love You Through Eternity) and have different courses of their story so it was a risk if you go beyond 401 and haven't read My Stubborn Mistress. Insta: instagram.com/eliseelleneth/ Discord: Elise_Elleneth#8761 D-Server: https://discord.gg/8Uq28ef (Disclaimer: Art is not mine. Credits to the Respective Owner. Found it on Pinterest)

What seemed like a consolation after Eva experienced a devastating heartbreak from Alpha Diego, turned out to be yet another event that would alter her life forever. In a way she didn't expect, Eva became a single mother after being abandoned by Rick, her supposed lover. Determined and ready to take charge of her life, she concentrated on building her career and raising the adorable son she had by Rick. After a few years, Rick returned after he rejected the mate his authoritative father; Alpha Ronan, had chosen for him. He came back in the hopes of winning back Eva, but beyond his wildest imagination, Eva would stop at nothing to take her revenge on him through many ways possible, because she grew so powerful and influential as a bestseller author. By Eva's revenge on Rick, Alpha Ronan felt threatened and undermined, so he decided to join forces with the members of his pack to fight Eva. Could Rick and his father stop Eva from taking her revenge to the very end? Maybe Eva would shield her sword when she eventually found out what destiny had for her and the father of her son.

-WARNING- [Dark] [Mature content 18+] Beneath the moon's pale glow, a fated pair, bound by woe. A young girl, famously known as the 'cursed redhead' catches the eyes of a ruthless emperor, who's soul is bound by an unforgiven curse. Driven by an all consuming possession, he forces her to become his mistress. But as destinies intertwine, truths from the past take light. Their bond tightens and his desire grows even darker. Can she find the courage to defy his wicked clutches, and escape his haunting embrace? "A twisted soul, who smiles at you very easily, yet whilst carving something malevolent and dangerous in just seconds." He is obsessed, despite the heavy chains literally bounding his soul to darkness, and the rumors surrounding the girl. "Blood follows the redhead's stride. Death's shadow, her constant guide."

Unwanted and unloved, Princess Diana Cindersnap was forced into a marriage with Lord Cassian Starshard. A disgraced general rumored to be a traitor, he left for war in the North shortly after their union. Three years later, news of his death arrived at Diana's doorstep. But when he makes a shocking return with a mysterious woman by his side, Diana must figure out the truth of the matter. Did the loving husband who'd been sending her sweet love letters been nothing but a lie? Or could something more sinister be lurking beneath the surface? ~ Hi everyone! This is author ValestriaMoon here! It's been a while since I wrote a new novel, I hope you'll take a look and have a read! Join me on this exciting new journey with Maddison and Elias in a modern world! If you're interested in my other works, please feel free to have a browse! New World New Life (Completed) The Dragon King's Heart (Completed) The King's Mistress (Completed) Alpha Damien's Cursed Mate (Completed) King? Knight? Lord? They are all my husbands! (Completed) The Billionaire's Bride Has Secrets! (Completed) Publishing schedule: TBC Will there be smut? Yes, there will be. :)

In a marriage of convenience, Nathan, after a night of drinking, has an affair with Ava, leading to her ectopic pregnancy. Before the surgery, Ava calls Nathan, who is preoccupied with his mistress and neglects Ava, even going as far as to accuse her of having an affair and carrying another man's child after the surgery... As their one-year contractual marriage comes to an end, Nathan realizes his feelings for Ava. But Ava is not willing to play along anymore! Excerpt： "I am Nathan Ford's girlfriend, loved by him, as everyone knows. And you... you're just a title holder, soon to be thrown out. By then, you'll lose all your dignity... no, you've already lost it. I bet your deceased mother would turn in her grave if she knew what you've become." Hearing Iris Hart's sharp and biting words, Ava Sterling initially didn't want to stoop to her level. However, the mention of her late mother crossed a line. A crisp slap echoed before Iris Hart could even react, leaving five bright red marks on her face. "Ah—Ava Sterling—you lowlife, how dare you hit me..." Iris Hart realized she had been slapped and reached out to retaliate, but Ava Sterling was prepared and caught her hand easily. "Listen, Iris Hart, if I'm the joke, what does that make you? You're also a joke. At least I'm Nathan Ford's wife by law! You! Iris Hart, are nothing but a mistress scorned by everyone. Every wealthy man may stray, but a hotel is just a hotel, and home is home. There can be many dishes, but there's only one bowl of rice."

What happens when you take a socially awkward bulky bouncer and isekai him to an Otome game, we get Eric. An endearingly kind hearted protagonist who looks after his Mistress.