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.

is remarkable. I look forward to seeing

foremost fashion magazines, remained

Eugene had discovered a talent

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

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

come

had her makeup removed, Aster gently draped a

their gratitude to the staff before

stepped out of the studio, they discovered

the studio, including

encountered the film's

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

offered a courteous

Quiet Ode', which was also common knowledge in the industry, extended his

we can collaborate in the future. Are

presence of so

Violeta couldn't decline outright. She shook his hand gently. "If a promising project comes along, why not,

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

was a striking figure in the

glimpsed Violeta through a crack in the door and wondered if he was imagining things.

forward. His warm gaze remained fixed

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

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

recent film, and Violeta had joined the cast of

locked eyes with Nolan, a

previous life, she would have felt entirely out

reach

emerged from the live-stream studio, and her assistant quietly informed her that Violeta was