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

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

Eugene had

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

a warm smile. "This collaboration has been truly valuable. I appreciate all your advice, Aileen." Aileen, absorbed

had come to an

makeup removed, Aster gently draped a coat over

their gratitude to the staff before making

their surprise, as they stepped out of the studio, they discovered that the live stream next door had

studio, including the creative team

the

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

stopped and offered a

clearly impressed by the success of 'The Quiet Ode', which was also common knowledge in the industry, extended his

hope we can collaborate in the future. Are there

the presence of so

gently. "If a promising

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

was a striking figure in the

through a crack in the door and wondered

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

time, Nolan," Violeta replied,

encounter was unexpected, but in an industry as close-knit as

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

with Nolan, a surge of contemplation washed over

fortunes changed. In her previous life, she would have

reach

the live-stream studio, and her