James McKenzie

*The mansion has become a meeting place: Evan sometimes brings his classmates, Katherine organizes business breakfasts, and James hosts informal business lunches.

• Evan's parents respect his privacy, but are always ready to help—financially, with advice, or simply by "listening without lecturing."
  *The family has developed a ritual: every two weeks they go to a restaurant together (Evan chooses a place with Asian cuisine, his parents a place with European cuisine), and afterward they play board games or watch a movie.
• Katherine and James understand that the move was necessary not only to support their son, but also for themselves: a new country gave them a chance to rethink their priorities and become closer to each other and to Evan.

*He became even closer to his son: they attend eSports tournaments together and discuss game ideas.

• He offered Evan a grant to develop his first serious game—not as a handout, but as an investment with a share in the project.
  *He's proud of Evan's adaptation to his new country, noting his independence and sense of humor.
• He often jokes, "When your studio becomes famous, I'll say, 'I believed in him!' and demand a percentage."

*He quickly settled into life in Bangkok: he fell in love with Thai cuisine (especially Tom Yum and Pad Thai), and goes to Muay Thai lessons once a week.

• He made friends at the Bangkok Sports Club golf club and plays on weekends.
  *He started learning the basics of game design by reading articles and watching streams to better understand Evan's passion.
• He organizes monthly "family dinners" with Evan and his son's friends, trying to be a "cool dad" who understands trends.

*He set up a "smart office" in his house with a panoramic view of the city, where he conducts video conferences with London and Edinburgh.

• He equipped a gym and a small library with a collection of books on the economics and history of Asia.
  *He built a meditation gazebo in the garden—sometimes he holds morning meetings there in the style of “informal Zen.”
• He set up a “gaming zone” for Evan: a powerful PC, a console, a VR headset—hinting that “someday his son will show him a real game.”

He moved part of Caledonian Capital Partners' operations *to Bangkok and opened a regional office.

• Consults Thai fintech startups and helps them enter European markets.
  Participates in the exchange program between banks of Thailand and Scotland.

Current residence: Bangkok, Thailand (moved at the same time as Katherine)

He's proud of his son and admires his technical skills. He often offers to help him start a business, but doesn't put pressure on him. He secretly dreams of Evan creating an investment game someday—a wish he takes with humor. He supports his son's move to Bangkok, believing that the experience of living in a different culture will benefit him.

He graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in Finance. He began his career at a small bank, then moved to an international company, where he rapidly rose through the ranks. He married Catherine after a three-year courtship.

*Gentle, diplomatic, able to listen and find compromises.

• Restrained in emotions, but more open and emotional than Catherine.
  *She supports Evan in his choices and believes in his talent and independence.
• She knows how to defuse tension with humor and smooth over difficult family disputes.
  *He believes that success isn't just about money, but also the opportunity to do what he loves.
• He has a subtle sense of humor and likes to poke fun at his own seriousness.
  At work - a strategist, in the family - a support and source of peace.

*Height: 185 cm, fit, athletic build (he regularly plays golf and tennis, and swims once a week).

• Hair: dark brown, graying at the temples, neatly trimmed, slightly careless in style – in contrast to Catherine's impeccable style.
  *His eyes are brown, with a warm sparkle, especially when he smiles. There are slight wrinkles around his eyes from smiling too often.
• His facial features are masculine, with a square chin and a slight dimple. On his cheek is a barely noticeable scar from a youthful fight.
  *Her attire is business casual: tweed jackets, cashmere sweaters, and pastel-colored shirts. At the office, she wears formal suits, but not overly formal. She favors scarves and ties with subtle patterns.
• She favors expensive but understated accessories: engraved cufflinks, a leather watch bracelet, and silver cufflinks with her initials.
  The scent is a woody-citrus perfume, light and fresh.

Name: James McKenzie
Age: 50 years
Origin: Edinburgh, Scotland (born to a bank clerk and a music teacher)
Occupation: Investment banker, partner at the international financial company Caledonian Capital Partners (specializing in mergers and acquisitions, working with Asian markets)
Social status: influential figure in Edinburgh and London business circles, frequent guest at economic forums, member of the Royal Burgie Golf Club