For the past two days, Cleopatra had been completely absorbed in preparations for her very first shoot.

Now she sat quietly in the styling chair, her posture elegant yet relaxed. The soft lights of the studio shimmered against the large mirrors, reflecting the careful work already done. Pheebs had finished her makeup not long ago, leaving Cleopatra’s features refined and luminous, every detail perfectly accentuated.

Behind her, Jovita finished arranging the last strands of Cleopatra’s hair with practiced precision, her movements swift yet delicate until everything fell perfectly into place.

Across the room, the photographer stepped forward, lifting his camera and adjusting the lens as he studied Cleopatra through the...