Niamh watched as Jonathan’s expression turned grim.
“I can’t let you see Wade alone.”
“But if you’re with me, what if Wade doesn’t trust you?”
Niamh’s concern was valid. After all, Jonathan was not like her. To Wade, she was now someone who had faced life and death with him. Niamh was confident that after last night, Wade’s trust in her had grown significantly. However, if she brought Jonathan along, his intimidating presence would likely overwhelm the already panicked Wade, rendering all her previous efforts useless.
“Jonathan…” Niamh began, wanting to persuade him, but his gaze was firm and resolute, leaving no room for argument.
“Niamh…” he said, his voice surprisingly gentle. “You spent one night alone with that man and ended up covered in injuries. How can I possibly let you see him alone again?”
“But last night was…” Niamh started to explain, though she knew she didn’t have to. Jonathan was fully aware that it had all been a ruse to gain Wade's trust. But even if it was a ploy, her injuries were real. Niamh saw the deep ache and self-blame in his eyes, as if her pain was somehow his fault. The words to insist on going alone died on her lips. She realized she needed to consider his feelings, too.
“Alright, then. We’ll go together.”
At her words, Jonathan’s eyes lit up.
“Niamh…”
“Yes?” she asked as they were leaving.
In the end, Jonathan drove Niamh to the dorm where Wade was staying, and they went upstairs together.
As they walked, Jonathan couldn't help but ask, “I thought for sure you’d tell me to wait downstairs.”
“Why would I do that?” Niamh smiled at him. “I did have my reservations… but now that you’re here, I have a new idea. In fact, I can't do it without you.”
“Oh?” Jonathan raised an eyebrow. “So I’m that useful, am I?”
Niamh’s smile widened. Jonathan had always been incredibly useful, both to her personally and to the NJ Group. She knew that without him, her plan to save The Quinn Group would never have progressed so smoothly.

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