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

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

believed Eugene had

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

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

come to

makeup removed, Aster gently draped a coat

their gratitude to the staff before making

they discovered that

people emerged from the studio, including the creative

encountered the

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

offered a courteous

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

in the future. Are

presence of

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

room. "Nolan, I understand you and Violeta are from the same school. Is this

was

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

was dimly lit as Nolan stepped forward. His warm gaze remained fixed on Violeta. With a smile, he said, "Yes,

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

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

his recent film, and Violeta had joined the cast of 'The

Violeta locked eyes with Nolan, a

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

once seemed beyond reach now

and her assistant quietly informed her that Violeta was