Diamond In Disguise: Now Watch Me Shine by Fairlie Genin is a romance novel that tells the gripping story of a young woman’s fall from grace—and her unforgettable rise from the ashes.
Elena, once a pampered and beloved heiress, sees her world crumble when the truth about her identity is cruelly twisted. Betrayed by those closest to her—framed by the real daughter, scorned by her fiancé, and cast out by her adoptive parents—Elena becomes the target of everyone’s malice. They thought they had destroyed her.
But Elena wasn’t just anyone.
Behind the broken exterior was a woman of extraordinary talents and secrets. With fierce determination, she reclaims her identity and unveils the truth: she is the true heiress of a vast fortune, a brilliant hacker, a renowned jewelry designer, an anonymous bestselling author, and a gifted doctor.
Her glorious comeback leaves her enemies stunned. When her adoptive parents demand a share of her success, Elena boldly exposes their cruelty and turns them away. When her ex returns, begging for another chance, she simply asks, “Do you think you deserve it?”
And when a mysterious, powerful magnate steps forward with a quiet, “Marry me?” the real question becomes: is Elena ready to shine in love as brightly as she now shines in life?
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Chapter 1: Leaving The Reed Family
“Elena, our family has given you everything for the past twenty-three years, yet this is how you repay us? Such ingratitude! Gather your things and return to that rundown village to find your real parents!”
In front of Elena Reed stood a wealthy middle-aged woman draped in an exquisite gown, her wrists adorned with gold and diamond bangles. Her sharp gaze bore into Elena with evident contempt.
This woman—Cecily Reed—was the one Elena had addressed as “mother” her entire life. Now, Cecily clutched another girl who bore an uncanny resemblance to her.
The girl, Sylvia Reed, looked up at Cecily, her tone laced with mock concern.
“Mom, don’t be mad. I’m sure Elena didn’t mean any harm. She’s just struggling to accept that your love—and Dad’s—belong to me now. Please don’t hold it against her…”
Cecily’s expression softened as she looked down at Sylvia. Then, with scornful eyes, she turned back to Elena.
“She’s the imposter—the one who stole the life meant for you. While you suffered all these years, she basked in wealth and privilege. It’s only right that she faces the consequences!”
A fleeting glint of triumph flickered in Sylvia’s eyes, quickly replaced by the perfect mask of innocence.
Earlier, Sylvia had shattered a glass downstairs, deliberately cutting her own skin and pinning the blame on Elena. Cecily and her husband hadn’t hesitated. They believed Sylvia without question, silencing any chance Elena had to defend herself.
Determined to banish Elena for good, Sylvia watched her coldly. Elena had stolen her rightful place for too long. Her flawless features only fueled Sylvia’s resentment.
Elena’s—now Sylvia’s—father, Benjamin Reed, frowned at Elena, his face full of distaste.
“To think you’d be capable of such cruelty—trying to scar Sylvia’s face! With a heart as wicked as yours, you don’t deserve to stay in Foiclens. I’ve already sent for your real parents. Get your belongings together and prepare to return to Cloudstream Village immediately.”
For a time, Benjamin had considered keeping Elena. After all, they had invested twenty-three years raising her. Even if she wasn’t suitable to marry Darren Griffiths, the wealthy heir, she could have been used to secure another alliance through marriage.
But now that she was of no benefit—and worse, accused of harming Sylvia—he saw no reason to let her stay.
Elena lowered her gaze, a bitter smirk playing on her lips. The true colors of the Reed family had become painfully clear.
The Reeds had risen to prominence in Foiclens years ago.
Then, two months ago, Benjamin had fallen ill and required a blood transfusion. That was when they discovered Elena’s blood type was Rh-negative—clear proof she wasn’t their biological daughter.
Immediately, the family launched a private investigation to locate their real child—Sylvia.
It turned out that during Cecily’s labor, a fire had broken out at the hospital, plunging the maternity ward into chaos. In the aftermath, newborns had been mistakenly swapped.
Cecily had unknowingly taken Elena home, while Sylvia was raised by a working-class couple in obscurity.
Now that they had recovered their biological daughter, the Reeds treated Sylvia like a precious jewel.
Cecily, in particular, was riddled with guilt for the years Sylvia had lived in hardship—and she projected all that guilt as blame onto Elena. The girl they had once called daughter was now an unwanted burden.
Their investigation also revealed that Elena’s real parents were poor farmers from the remote Cloudstream Village, struggling to survive.
Sylvia’s lips curled into a seemingly kind smile.
“Elena, you don’t want to return to that isolated village, do you? It’s understandable. No one willingly trades comfort for hardship. You’ve enjoyed the luxury of being a Reed, while your real family has barely managed to earn a living. The contrast must be overwhelming.”
But Elena felt no loyalty to the Reeds. If not for her strategic insight and efforts, their company wouldn’t have flourished the way it had.
“Heh…” Without another word, Elena turned and walked upstairs, stuffing a few outfits and accessories into a bag.
By the time she descended the stairs again, Sylvia’s minor injury had already been neatly wrapped. Had Elena taken any longer, the wound might have healed completely.
Sylvia, still feigning concern, tilted her head.
“Oh, Elena, next month is Darren and I’s engagement party. Even though you’ll be back in that remote village, I hope you’ll attend.”
Darren had once been Elena’s childhood sweetheart and fiancé. But ever since Sylvia’s arrival, his affection had shifted. Now, he lavished Sylvia with attention and treated Elena with nothing but cold disregard.
Elena had already seen through him—and let go.
Still, Sylvia continued in her syrupy tone,
“You and Darren grew up together, but now he belongs to me. Elena, you’re not upset, are you?”
Elena turned, barely concealing her disgust.
“It’s shocking that even garbage can have admirers. If you want him, he’s yours. I don’t make a habit of collecting trash—you’re actually doing me a favor.”
“You!” Sylvia’s smile twitched, but she quickly composed herself. Turning toward Cecily, she pouted,
“Mom, Elena must still have feelings for Darren. Otherwise, why would she say that?”
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