As a congressman's wife, Vilid was clearly Paul's legitimate wife, supporting his rise to power. However, because of their child, she endured the constant provocations of Rosalin, Paul's mistress. Finally, after Paul, fearing Rosalin's crimes would affect his career, asked her to take the blame, Vilid saw through the true nature of the family and left. She ultimately found a second spring in both her career and love life.