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 forward to

magazines, remained a step beyond Violeta's current

had

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

"This collaboration has been truly valuable. I appreciate all your advice, Aileen." Aileen, absorbed in reviewing

shoot had come

Aster gently

gratitude to the staff before making

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

from the studio, including the

encountered the film's

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

offered a courteous smile.

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

collaborate in

the presence of

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

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

was a striking figure in

Violeta through a crack in the door and wondered if he was imagining things. But now, there

gaze remained fixed on Violeta. With a

indeed been some time, Nolan," Violeta

but in an industry as close-knit as this one, such meetings were

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

with Nolan, a surge of contemplation

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

seemed beyond reach now appeared almost

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