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.

I look forward to seeing you on the cover of

the foremost fashion magazines, remained a step beyond Violeta's current

Eugene had discovered a talent

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

warm smile. "This collaboration has been truly valuable. I appreciate all your advice, Aileen." Aileen, absorbed in reviewing the photos, replied, "It's nothing. I owe

had come

her makeup removed, Aster gently draped a

expressed their gratitude to the staff before making

studio, they discovered that

studio,

encountered the

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

and offered

by the success of 'The Quiet Ode',

collaborate in the future. Are there any

presence of so

outright. She shook his hand gently. "If a promising project comes along,

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

was a

wondered if he was imagining things. But now, there was

fixed on Violeta. With a smile, he said, "Yes, it's

time, Nolan," Violeta replied, surprised to

industry as close-knit as

and Violeta had joined the cast of 'The Quiet Ode'. Nearly a year

Violeta locked eyes with Nolan, a surge of contemplation

previous life, she would have felt entirely

seemed beyond reach now appeared

and her assistant quietly informed her that Violeta