After dinner, Jimmy was called to the study by Kevin, and the two sat in two single sofas placed against the wall. Kevin opened the cigar box on the small table between them, took out a cigar and handed it to Jimmy. He also took one for himself, cut the ends and lit it up, while Jimmy also took the cigar cutter and lit his up.

Sharing a cigar is a good sign, indicating that at least Kevin thinks the conversation won't be too short, and clearly he's in a good mood now.

Kevin: "Jimmy, I've investigated you for a long time. To be honest, I wasn't satisfied with you initially."

Jimmy turned to look at Kevin, not in a hurry to respond, but waiting for Kevin to continue talking.

Kevin: "Nia is a child who causes worry. I once thought she would become an artist or a musician, but she secretly applied to the police station, attended police academy training, and I only found out when she got accepted.

I don't want her to become a police officer, because it's still a very dangerous profession, but now that it's already happened, I can only hope she quickly moves from patrol officer to detective, away from danger.

I originally thought she would choose an ordinary person as a partner, whether a company employee or an artist would be fine, but who knew she would choose an FBI agent, whose career is even more dangerous than hers.

I'm very upset, and very worried. You are all law enforcement officers, and I am very concerned about whether her life will encounter any accidents, whether she can live a peaceful life in the future.

I also know that you and Nia have been together for a long time, she likes you a lot, and she's mentioned you often at home. So, I invited you to meet us.

I'm a very realistic person, I won't blindly approve of you just because my daughter likes you. However, I won't stop you and Nia from being together, as long as you can prove you're a good choice for her."

It was the first time Jimmy heard this story. He always thought Nia became a police officer because of her policeman father, due to family influence, never imagining she applied on her own, actually going against her parents' wishes.

Jimmy: "Please rest assured, I will protect Nia, she will never come to any harm by my side. I think she's quite happy being a detective now, and you needn't worry about her life, I believe I have the ability to provide her with better living conditions."

Kevin: "You're alone, without family, right? Nia is my only daughter, and I love her very much. How can you make me believe you can give her a happy life?"

Jimmy: "I don't think that's an issue. To be frank, I have a company and my own bar; my annual income is more than sufficient to support a family.

I have an apartment on the Upper West Side, that's where I currently live. As for the FBI, it's a passion for me, in fact, I don't rely on that salary to live.

Please believe me, I will definitely try my best to give her a better life."

Kevin frowned. When he investigated Jimmy before, he only checked basic information. He couldn't get the full FBI records, and hearing what Jimmy said now, how could an ordinary orphan have all this. "How is it possible? What did you... do?"

Jimmy waved his hand: "Please rest assured, all of these are legal, and the FBI knows about everything, there's no illegal or rule-breaking issue. Believe me, I couldn't use this publicly searchable information to deceive you and Nia."

Kevin: "Hmm, I will investigate, and I hope you haven't deceived me. Oh well, she just likes you, this is the first time she's brought a man here, since high school to now."

Jimmy: "I also hope I'm the last man Nia brings here, I won't fail her feelings."

Kevin: "OK, treat Nia well, don't disappoint us."

Kevin and Jimmy talked a little more about Jimmy's matters, then put down the half-smoked cigars, and both returned to the living room.

Nia looked at the expressions on their faces, noticing they were both relaxed, not confrontational, and finally sighed in relief. In the living room, Nia's family chatted happily, with fruits and snacks on the coffee table, including the brownie chocolate cake Jimmy made. Jimmy joined in too, listening to them talk about life and stories from when Nia was little, and the conversation was pleasant.

When it was time to leave, Nia escorted Jimmy downstairs, they embraced before parting, and Jimmy started the car and left Nia's home.

(Have to work overtime on the weekend, so I'll keep it at one update a day for now, really can't manage more, already sleep-deprived.)

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