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.

Your versatility is remarkable. I look forward to seeing you

magazines, remained a step beyond Violeta's

Eugene had discovered a talent surpassing

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

your advice, Aileen." Aileen, absorbed in reviewing the photos, replied, "It's nothing. I owe Eugene a

had come to

Violeta had her makeup removed, Aster gently draped a coat over her

their gratitude to the staff before making their

as they stepped out of the studio, they discovered that the

studio,

encountered the film's

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

stopped and offered a courteous

'The Quiet Ode', which was also common knowledge

hope we can collaborate in the future. Are

the presence of

his hand gently. "If a promising project comes

had just entered the room. "Nolan, I understand you

by the doorframe, Nolan was a striking

wondered if he was imagining things. But now, there was no mistaking

warm gaze remained fixed on Violeta. With a smile,

Nolan," Violeta replied, surprised

an industry as close-knit

their last encounter, Nolan's fame had skyrocketed with his recent film, and Violeta had joined the cast of 'The Quiet Ode'.

Nolan, a surge of

how swiftly fortunes changed. In her previous life, she would have felt entirely out of place mingling with

reach

and her assistant quietly informed her that Violeta