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.

you, Violeta. Your versatility is remarkable. I look forward to seeing

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

believed Eugene had

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

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

had come to an

had her makeup removed, Aster gently draped a

their gratitude to the staff before making

the studio, they discovered that the live stream

throng of people emerged from the studio, including the creative team behind

the

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

and offered a

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

hope we can collaborate in the future.

presence

Violeta couldn't decline outright. She shook his hand gently.

then turned to Nolan, who had just entered the room. "Nolan,

was a striking figure in

door and wondered if he was imagining things.

stepped forward. His warm gaze remained fixed on Violeta. With a smile, he

been some time, Nolan," Violeta

unexpected, 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

a surge of

was remarkable how swiftly fortunes changed. In her previous life, she would have felt entirely out

reach now

live-stream studio, and her