Borrowed groom reborn bride

Hudson Lane sat behind his glass office desk, going through a stack of documents with his sharp eyes, a frown plastered to his face.

“Mr. Lane,” his assistant Eren said entering into the room, “there’s someone here who wants to see you.”

Hudson didn’t raise his head. “Who?”

“Ms. Freya, sir.”

He paused. Freya? Why would she want to see him now? Did it have anything to do with the engagement with Sophie, her sister. A flicker of curiosity crossed his sharp features.

“Bring her in,” he said, finally.

The door opened, and Freya stepped in calmly and confidently. She had come in to fulfill a mission and she wasn't giving up until she did it.

Hudson watched as she walked gracefully, her dark brown hair swaying to the side then she sat on a seat in front of him. Freya was a gorgeous lady with a slender figure, deep blue eyes and a light tanned skin.

“Ms. Freya,” Hudson said, raising an eyebrow. “To what do I owe this surprise?”

“Let’s skip the formalities,” she said. “I don’t want to waste your time. I can see you’re busy, so I’ll get straight to the point.”

Eren walked in and handed a glass of water to him.

Hudson’s brow furrowed. “Oh?” he brought the cup of his mouth and took a sip.

“I want to marry you,” she said, her voice calm and steady.

Hudson spit out the water in his mouth, coughing violently. Eren raised his brows, shock clearly written on his face, he didn't need an instruction, he quietly left the office smiling.

Hudson leaned back, momentarily taken aback. “Excuse me?”

“I want to marry you,” she repeated. “No, I will marry you.”

He studied her, a mixture of surprise and curiosity crossing his face. “And why would you do that? I'm already engaged to your sister… that’s a very bold request.”

Hudson's and Freya's parents were very close friends and because of this, her and her sister were given a chance for one of them to marry Hudson. By terms of rights, Freya was supposed to marry Hudson but Sophie had cried and locked herself up saying that she'd die if she couldn't have him. Freya didn't like seeing her sister in pain so she gave him up, moreso she didn't like Hudson and was in love with Chad.

Freya’s lips curved into a faint, confident smile. “ Mr Lane, I was the one who gave this marriage proposal to Sophie, I'm only taking back what was mine from the start. don't think there's anything wrong with that”

Hudson’s eyes narrowed slightly, intrigued. “You’re very direct, I like that. But tell me… what do I stand to gain in all this? You already rejected me once, it's only right that I get compensated”

“I can offer you part of my shares in the company and future collaboration on multi dollar projects”.

Hudson shook his head “ I am the only successor to the Lane company, I don't need your shares miss John. I doubt if I'll ever be in search of collaborations either, this company is the best construction company in the country…you already know that”

Freya sighed, she knew it wouldn't be easy satisfying the assiduous CEO “What can I do to make you marry me”

Hudson leaned forward, hands locked and chin tucked slightly inwards. “I will marry you on the condition that you fulfill three requests of mine…I'm sure you can do that.”

She swallowed hard “What are your requests?”

“I don't have any for now” he grinned “ Will you do it?”.

Freya’s lips curled into a faint, dangerous smile. “I will”.

Her main priority was getting back at Sophie, she would deal with other problems in the future.

Hudson’s sharp eyes studied her, as though she was food to be eaten . Then he rose from his seat, Slow and commanding, he crossed the space between them in a few long strides. He reached her, his hand lifting under her chin, tilting her face up so that their eyes met. She stared intently at his light green eyes that looked exactly like the the shade of a newly growing plant.

“Are you sure you want to do this? With me?... everyone knows of my ruthless means” His voice was low, almost a challenge.

Freya’s chest tightened for a brief moment

“I’ve never been so sure… or more sure about anything in my life,” she replied.

Hudson’s eyes glinted with a mixture of pride, curiosity, and amusement. He let out a soft laugh, shaking his head slightly. “Very well,” he said, a slow smirk spreading across his face. “We’ll see where this goes.”

Freya’s mind, however, was already racing. First Sophie, everything else can wait.

The first step was now complete, she should have felt happy but why did it feel like she was walking straight into the Lion's den.