Chapter 53

KADE’S POV Andrea fucking Carter was everywhere. Even when I didn’t seek her out, there she was. I didn’t know if it was serendipity or some shitty karma for a sin I committed. “Mr. Nightshade,” Minister Robert’s aide called out, surprised when I suddenly stopped in the middle of the foyer. I paid him no mind, though. I couldn’t take my eyes off Andrea. Even when I hated the sight of her, I couldn’t deny that she was the most gorgeous creature I’d ever laid eyes on, and I could stare at her for the rest of my life. She seemed to recover from her shock first and descended the stairs towards me. “What the hell are you doing here?” I hissed, conscious of our environment and the two aides watching us in confusion. Andrea scoffed and folded her arms. “Stalking me is one thing, but feigning ignorance about it is a new low for you, Nightshade.” I scoffed incredulously. “Stalking you? What the hell are you on, woman?” She rolled her eyes and waved a sealed envelope in front of me. “Whatever. Y