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.

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

the foremost fashion magazines, remained

believed Eugene had discovered a

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

warm smile. "This collaboration has been truly valuable. I appreciate all your advice,

shoot had come to

had her makeup removed, Aster gently draped

the staff before

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

from the studio, including the

encountered the

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

and offered a courteous smile.

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

in the future. Are there

the presence of so

gently. "If a promising project comes along,

and then turned to Nolan, who had just entered the room. "Nolan, I understand you and Violeta are from the same

by the doorframe, Nolan was

and wondered if he

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

been some time, Nolan," Violeta

an industry as close-knit

skyrocketed with his recent film, and Violeta had joined the cast of 'The Quiet Ode'.

a surge of contemplation washed

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

once seemed beyond reach

the live-stream studio, and her assistant quietly