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.

commend you, Violeta. Your versatility is remarkable. I look

foremost fashion magazines, remained a

Aileen believed Eugene had

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

valuable. I appreciate all your advice, Aileen." Aileen, absorbed in reviewing

had come to

removed, Aster gently draped a coat over her

gratitude to the staff before making

they stepped out of the studio, they

the studio, including the

the

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

offered a courteous

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

hope we can collaborate in the future.

presence of so

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

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

the doorframe, Nolan was a striking figure in the

crack in the door and wondered if he was imagining

His warm gaze remained fixed

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

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

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

eyes with Nolan, a surge

In her previous life, she would have

once seemed beyond reach

emerged from the live-stream studio, and her assistant quietly informed her that