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.

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

foremost fashion magazines, remained a step

had discovered a talent surpassing

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

"This collaboration has been truly valuable. I appreciate all your advice, Aileen." Aileen, absorbed in reviewing the photos, replied, "It's nothing. I owe

shoot had come to

makeup removed, Aster gently draped

their gratitude to the staff

stepped out of the studio, they discovered that the live

people emerged from the studio, including the

encountered the

"Violeta," he greeted warmly.

stopped and offered a

of 'The Quiet Ode', which was also

in the future.

presence of

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

who had just entered the room. "Nolan, I

was a striking figure in the

the door and wondered

dimly lit as Nolan stepped forward. His warm gaze remained fixed on Violeta. With a smile, he said, "Yes, it's been a while,

indeed been some time, Nolan," Violeta replied, surprised

but in 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

eyes with Nolan, a

previous life, she would have felt entirely out of place mingling

seemed beyond reach now appeared almost

studio, and her assistant quietly informed her