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

foremost fashion magazines, remained a

believed Eugene had

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

your advice, Aileen." Aileen,

shoot had come to an

her makeup removed, Aster

the staff before

they discovered

of people emerged from the studio, including the creative team

encountered the film's

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

and offered a courteous smile.

'The Quiet Ode',

can collaborate in the future. Are

the presence of

couldn't decline outright. She shook his hand gently. "If a promising

entered the room. "Nolan, I understand you and Violeta are from

doorframe, Nolan was a striking figure in the

had glimpsed Violeta through a crack in the door and wondered

warm gaze remained fixed on Violeta. With a smile, he said,

indeed been some time, Nolan,"

but in an industry as close-knit as this

had skyrocketed with his recent film, and Violeta had joined the cast of 'The Quiet Ode'. Nearly a year had passed since they last saw

eyes with Nolan, a surge of contemplation

her previous life, she

reach now

her assistant quietly informed her that Violeta was