In reality, only a minority of those in this elite social industry remained faithful after marriage. Among the Alphas of Elara's world, having a lover was as common as an overused drama trope—a standard accessory for the powerful.
Even if Elara married Lana, she wouldn't necessarily have to part ways with Lyra. Max knew that Lana herself had recently bought a new estate specifically to keep her own lover tucked away.
Max smiled bitterly, making sure Lyra's downcast eyes didn't catch the expression. She had to admit it to herself: she had spoken unnecessarily, driven by a sharp, petty jealousy she couldn't quite stifle. If someone had pointed out that she was being narrow-minded and cruel right then, she wouldn't have had a single word to say in her own defense.
