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.

remarkable. I look forward to

one of the foremost fashion magazines,

believed Eugene had discovered a

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

with a warm smile. "This collaboration has been truly valuable. I appreciate all your advice, Aileen." Aileen, absorbed in reviewing the photos,

come

had her makeup removed, Aster gently draped

gratitude to the staff before

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

of people emerged from the studio,

encountered the

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

stopped and offered a courteous smile.

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

can collaborate in the future.

the presence of

outright. She shook his hand gently. "If a promising project comes along, why not,

Cress chuckled and then turned to Nolan, who had just entered the room. "Nolan, I understand

was a striking figure in

glimpsed Violeta through a crack in the door and wondered if he was imagining things.

dimly lit as Nolan stepped forward. His warm gaze remained fixed on Violeta. With a

some time, Nolan," Violeta

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

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

locked eyes with Nolan, a surge

changed. In her previous life, she

reach

and her