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.

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

of the foremost fashion magazines, remained a step beyond

had discovered a talent surpassing

Violeta's potential seemed boundless.

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

shoot had come

Aster gently draped

their gratitude to the

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

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

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

we can collaborate in

presence of so

hand gently. "If a

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

Nolan was a striking figure in

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

His warm gaze remained fixed on Violeta. With a

has indeed been some time, Nolan,"

an industry as close-knit

their last 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 saw

locked eyes with Nolan, a surge

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

once seemed beyond reach now

the live-stream studio, and her assistant