Maxton Hall is one of Prime Video's most engaging young adult dramas. The drama blends romance, privilege, academic struggles, and what goes on behind an elite institution. At the centre of the series is Ruby Bell, a determined scholarship student, and James Beaufort, a privileged student who falls in love amid several challenges.Maxton Hall Season 2 intensified the show's core conflict by widening the gap between the privileged and those not. Ruby Bell's academic dreams were nearly in reach. Meanwhile, James Beaufort tried to escape his family's shadows. Lydia found herself trapped between secrecy and consequence. By the season finale, everything came crashing down, leaving viewers on a cliffhanger.The season closed on a devastating turn for many characters. A misleading photograph of Sutton and Ruby spread across the school and placed Ruby at the mercy of a system that protects reputation over truth. Mr. Sutton was taken away by the police. Ruby's Oxford dreams came crashing down after the photo scandal, and she was suspended. At the same time, Cordelia Beaufort's will shifted the balance of power in the family. Mortimer received everything while his children were left empty-handed. Cordelia's will fractured the already fragile bond holding the family together.Prime Video has already renewed the series for a third season. It will adapt the final book in Mona Kasten's trilogy. Below are five key questions that season three must address.Also read: Maxton Hall Season 2 ending explained5 burning questions that Maxton Hall Season 3 needs to answer View this post on Instagram Instagram Post1)Who sent the photograph, and why did they target Ruby?The photo that destroyed Ruby's dreams (for now) at Maxton Hall is the most important mystery that remains unsolved. Season 3 must reveal the person responsible and the intention behind the leak. Is it Mortimer or Cyril or Elaine or someone else? The truth will determine whether this was a personal vendetta, a coordinated attack, or a desperate move by someone else trying to hide a larger scandal. Moreover, the incident also raises several questions about the elite institution itself. How do they choose to believe a photograph (which can easily be a manipulated one) over a student with a spotless record? That decision raises questions about who the school seeks to protect and why.2) Is Cordelia's will authentic or a fabricated one?Cordelia's will created chaos inside the Beaufort family. Mortimer gained complete control of the family fortune. James and Lydia were left with nothing. The decision does not align with what the children believed about their mother. Maxton Hall Season 3 must reveal whether the will was fabricated or not? Whether Cordelia made the decision willingly or whether someone interfered. The answer will reshape Beaufort's legacy and show Mortimer's true nature.3) Can Ruby find a path back to Oxford, or must she build a new dream?Ruby's arc has always been rooted in ambition and academic excellence. Losing her scholarship and her chance at Oxford was a crushing blow. Maxton Hall Season 3 has to explore the aftermath of that loss of honesty. If she fights to clear her name, the road ahead should feel difficult and real.In the finale episode, Ruby also found out that her mother had been fired from the bakery since the owner had sold it to someone who gave them a lucrative offer. And it's no secret that it must have been Mortimer, since he has been trying to destroy her.4) What's next for Ruby and James in Maxton Hall Season 3?Ruby and James' tumultuous relationship has been the core of the series. Season 2 began on a shaky note for the couple. However, with James' consistent efforts, they got back together stronger than ever. By Episode 5, they even revealed their relationship to Mortimer, and the consequences of it was't pleasant. With odds piling against them, it looks like the path isn't going to get any easier. The photograph scandal, Ruby's suspension, and James' personal struggles will affect the future of their relationship. Will the tough circumstances make them stronger, or will they go apart?5) What's next for Lydia in Maxton Hall Season 3?In Episode 5, Lydia revealed that she was pregnant. At the yearbook class photo event, Cyril and Elaine captured a photo of Lydia and Professor Sutton kissing. And as we know, Cyril and Elaine are up to no good must have sent the photo to Principal Lexington. But turns out, Lexington got a photo of Professor Sutton and Ruby, instead. Even though the photo was a misleading one, Sutton was arrested, and Ruby was suspended from Maxton Hall. In the end, when the cop car arrived to take Sutton, Lydia looked quite devastated, and James consoled him.Also read: Maxton Hall – The World Between Us Season 2 Episodes 1, 2 & 3 soundtrack guideIn conclusion, Maxton Hall Season 3 has the potential to deliver the most emotionally charged and dramatic chapter yet. With secrets waiting to be exposed, reputations hanging by a thread, and relationships tested like never before, the upcoming season promises high stakes for every character. As Prime Video gears up for the final installment, viewers can expect answers, confrontations, and a gripping finale that brings Ruby, James, and the entire Beaufort world full circle.Follow SoapCentral for more such updates on Maxton Hall.