The previous season of "Empire" saw many pitfalls and loopholes in the Lyon clan and it seems that more of the drama will be depicted in season three as Cookie is said to be paving the road to vengeance after Lucious' betrayal.

Though Lucious (Terrence Howard) and Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) have separated and seemed to have lived their lives without being "genuinely" romantically linked again, season two gave fans a little bit of hope for the couple, only to get those hopes quenched when Lucious married Anika (Grace Gealey).

Christian Today notes that Cookie isn't one who will go down without a fight. Over the past episodes, Cookie has remained strong for the sake of her family and the empire she shares with Lucious. It would really be boring if she doesn't bounce back with some sort of a vengeance that even Lucious may not have imagined.

In an interview with TV Line in May, showrunner Ilene Chaiken weighed in on the shocking marriage vows that happened in the finale of "Empire" season two. She clarified that Lucious actually loves Cookie and though he may have had issues with saying it straight to the face of his children's mother, there was always a connection.

"They love one another, the path was clear, and all of the sudden, yet another thing from Lucious' past and the mistakes he made got in the way. And I'm with Cookie on this one: This is it. She's done. She's finished being hurt by Lucious," Chaiken explained.

A poster for "Empire" season three was recently released on social media showing a Cookie that is tougher and more elegant than ever. While Lucious stands closely behind her and holds her shoulder, it's obvious that Cookie is up to something and she may turn into someone Lucious never met before.

What could be playing in Cookie's mind? And if she is up for revenge, how will she execute her plans without jeopardizing her children? How will Lucious' sham marriage to Anika affect all the Lyons?

"Empire" season three premieres September 21 on FOX.