Chapter 205

"My uncle is over there. Let's go greet him together," Margaret suggested. As guests, it was customary for Chandler and Helen to greet the host, so they made their way over without refusal. Though Evan was 60 this year, he seemed to look younger than he was. He appeared vigorous, looking no more than his early 40s. Chandler took the initiative to greet him. "Leonard!" Evan's face lit up with a broad smile upon seeing Chandler. "Chandler! It's been a long time since I've seen you. You've become even more mature and composed." "You flatter me, sir," Chandler said. Evan held Chandler in high regard, even contemplating a closer bond between their families by having Chandler as his son-in-law. However, it was a pity that his own daughter had disappointingly chosen a penniless boyfriend, far from a match of equal standing. This matter irked Evan considerably. He felt that a connection with the Newton family would certainly smoothen his political path. Evan said, "Young people like