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.

versatility is remarkable. I look forward to seeing you on the cover of Elle

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

had discovered a

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

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

shoot had come to

removed, Aster gently

the staff before

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

emerged from the studio, including the

the

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

and offered

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

collaborate in the future. Are

the presence of so

hand gently. "If a promising project comes along, why

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

was a striking figure in

and wondered if he was imagining

gaze remained fixed

Nolan," Violeta

an industry as close-knit as this

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

eyes with Nolan, a surge of contemplation washed over

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

once seemed beyond reach now

studio, and her assistant quietly informed her that Violeta was