Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 341 Makeup

Aileen observed Violeta with a discerning eye. "Eugene must be the luckiest man," she said. "You're far more striking in person than in any photograph."

"Thank you," Violeta answered, her voice steady.

Aileen then inspected Violeta's makeup closely. "Who did this?"

The makeup artist hesitated, "Is there a problem, Aileen?"

Aileen's gaze was unyielding. "The eyeliner needs to be extended. Give it a more fox-like effect. Add a few more clusters of false lashes. The camera tends to wash out the makeup. Does Eugene want you to go for a pure look like Lydia? No, your features call for something sharper, more intense. Don't squander your natural advantages."

"Reapply the makeup," Aileen instructed firmly.

"Understood, Aileen."

Well, isn't she a no-nonsense person?

The makeup artist swiftly got to work, removing and then reapplying the makeup.

Time passed quickly, and after forty minutes of meticulous adjustments, Aileen was finally satisfied.

The shoot commenced only when she felt the results were right. Violeta, accustomed to patience, observed as Aileen, though kind, was direct and precise. With her extensive experience, Aileen had an uncanny ability to pinpoint any shortcomings, demonstrating what true professionalism looked like.

Under Aileen's expert direction, Violeta's images transformed into something extraordinary.

Her poised exterior was at odds with the raw ambition and desire that shimmered in her eyes, creating a captivating and potent presence.

Aileen, clearly pleased, remarked, "The promotional photos Apex did for you were dreadful. Trust me, darling, I've seen those."

"That's it for now. You'll have to wait for the final images," Aileen said.

look forward to seeing you on the cover of

one of the foremost fashion magazines, remained a

had discovered a talent

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

I appreciate all your advice, Aileen." Aileen, absorbed in reviewing the photos, replied, "It's nothing.

shoot had come to

her makeup removed, Aster gently

gratitude to the

they stepped out of the studio, they discovered that the live stream next door had just

emerged from the studio, including

the film's

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

and offered a

the success of 'The Quiet Ode', which was also common knowledge in the

can collaborate in the future. Are there

the presence of so

hand gently. "If a promising

Cress chuckled and then turned to Nolan, who had just entered the room. "Nolan, I understand you and Violeta are from the

by the doorframe, Nolan was a striking figure in

in the door and wondered if he was imagining things. But

stepped forward. His warm gaze remained fixed on Violeta. With a smile, he said, "Yes, it's been

has indeed been some time, Nolan," Violeta replied, surprised to see

an industry as close-knit as this one, such meetings

skyrocketed with his recent film, and Violeta had joined the

locked eyes with Nolan, a surge of contemplation

previous life, she would have felt entirely out of place mingling with people

once seemed beyond reach now

from the live-stream studio, and her assistant quietly informed