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

magazines,

Aileen believed Eugene had discovered a talent surpassing

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

has been truly valuable. I appreciate all your advice, Aileen." Aileen,

come to

Violeta had her makeup removed, Aster gently draped a

the staff before making their

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

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

encountered the film's

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

offered a

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

we can collaborate in the

the presence

outright. She shook his hand gently. "If a

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

was a

crack in the door and wondered if he was imagining things. But now, there was no

gaze remained fixed on Violeta. With a smile, he said, "Yes, it's been a

some time, Nolan," Violeta replied,

in an industry as close-knit as this one,

Violeta had joined the cast of

with Nolan, a surge of contemplation washed over

her previous life, she would have

reach now appeared

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