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.

versatility is remarkable. I look forward to seeing you

magazines, remained a step

had

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

appreciate all your advice, Aileen." Aileen, absorbed in reviewing the

shoot had come to

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

their gratitude to the staff before

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

the studio, including the creative team behind

encountered the

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

and offered a courteous

director, clearly impressed by the success of 'The Quiet Ode', which

can collaborate in the future. Are there any

the presence of so

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

room. "Nolan,

the doorframe, Nolan was a striking figure

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

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

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

but in an industry as

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

Violeta locked eyes with Nolan, a

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

once seemed beyond reach now

emerged from the live-stream studio, and her