“What? Lilah, you know how to do makeup?" Effie was utterly taken aback upon hearing that Lilah would be applying her makeup.

"Don't you trust me?" Lilah responded, her lips curving into a smile.

"Absolutely! When did you pick up makeup skills? And, for the red carpet, no less!" Effie exclaimed, recognizing the gravity of the occasion.

Strolling the red carpet was the pinnacle for actresses, demanding meticulous attention to appearance.

With just half an hour left before the red carpet event began, Effie was on edge.

Nevertheless, Lilah remained composed. "It's a bit of a tale. Let's not dwell on it now. I'll glam you up in a jiffy."

Impressed by Lilah's confidence, Effie relented. With no other makeup artist available, she had no choice but to trust her friend's expertise.

“Alright, Lilah," she said, leading the way to another dressing room.

Lilah motioned for Effie to take a seat in front of the makeup mirror.

Effie settled into the chair, her gaze locked on her reflection in the mirror.

Lilah began with the basics, expertly applying foundation to create a flawless base. Next, she smoothed on a light cream to set the foundation, ensuring a seamless finish.

Then, she moved on to sculpt Effie's eyebrows, style her hair and accentuate her Lips.

At first, Effie was a little dubious, but as she witnessed Lilah's makeup prowess unfold before her eyes, her disbelief transformed into awe. "I had no idea you were this talented at makeup! When did you learn? It's beautiful."

She envisioned the stir she would cause on the red carpet with such flawless makeup, certain it would leave everyone impressed.

With this style of makeup alone, she felt Lilah's technique surpassed that of many seasoned makeup artists.

Lilah met Effie's gaze in the mirror with a reassuring smile. “It's not finished yet. Don't move. Today is your moment, and I'll ensure you look stunning."

"Thank you, Lilah!" Effie's knack for praising others shone through.

To her, Lilah was an undiscovered gem, endlessly full of surprises.

Their moment was briefly interrupted by snatches of conversation at the door. "Effie dared to stand up to Tess? She's relentless."

"We only get one shot at the red carpet; Effie doesn't even appreciate it. We should distance ourselves from her, lest Tess targets us!"

The voices of the two individuals faded into the distance, gradually becoming indiscernible until they vanished completely.

Effie's expression darkened.

Tess had once won the best actress award. But what of it? Effie vowed to surpass her.

Observing Effie's demeanor as she continued her makeup artistry, Lilah offered timely words of comfort. "Effie, remember, in this industry, there will always be those who envy you and those who admire you. Stay composed. Being overly assertive can attract unwanted attention. I trust you understand."