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.

you, Violeta. Your versatility is remarkable. I look forward to seeing

foremost fashion magazines, remained

had discovered a talent surpassing

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

"This collaboration has been truly valuable. I appreciate all your advice, Aileen." Aileen, absorbed in reviewing the

come to

Aster gently draped a coat over

their gratitude to the

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

emerged from the studio, including the creative team

the

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

and offered a

impressed by the success of 'The Quiet Ode',

can collaborate in

the presence

decline outright. She shook his hand gently. "If a

then turned to Nolan, who had just entered the room. "Nolan, I

was a striking figure

he had glimpsed Violeta through a crack in the door and wondered if he was imagining things. But now, there was no

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

some time, Nolan," Violeta replied, surprised to see

unexpected, but in an industry as close-knit as this one, such meetings

the

Violeta locked eyes with Nolan, a surge of contemplation washed

remarkable how swiftly fortunes changed. In her previous life, she would have

once seemed beyond reach now

studio, and her assistant quietly informed