Just like Julia had assured her father, she resolved herself to act like a good host when Henry Younge arrived in the Sol system.

Accompanying her was James who made his presence as minimal as possible to not interfere in Julia''s duty as a good host." Stay updated with My Virtual Library Empire

"Hello, Julia Knight. My name is Henry and I''ll be in your care."

Henry introduced himself with a killer smile that would have swooned any girl off her feet the moment Julia went to receive him and his travelling envoy.

Henry was almost as tall as Alex and had short curly silver hair and eyes that gave him an alluring charm. In his star system, he was one of the top talents and also someone all the ladies wanted to have a piece of.

He knew that and so did everyone around him. And this formed a large part of his personality; an easygoing boy who went with the flow and never got a no for an answer.

However, to Julia, he might as well be the dumbest person in the universe.

''Who is he trying to win over with that smile?'' Julia sneered inwardly but actually said, "I''m Julia and it''s a pleasure."

She had to convey a polite front to her guests even though being there was the last place she wanted to be. Also, she had a very strong urge to wipe that smug grin off his face.

Henry was very good-looking and he knew it, so why not make use of that charm? It was one of his philosophies.

Starring into Julia''s beautiful eyes, Henry had a thought.

''She''s more beautiful than I heard. And she''s not like the other girls I''ve come across trying to look difficult to approach yet failing miserably.''

Julia was like a new challenge for him and though all this was arranged by their parents, he was starting to like Julia just from first glance.

Henry realized Julia had no reaction to his charming face at all like it didn''t phase her.

''She hadn''t shown any reaction to my charm. Hohoho... I''m going to enjoy snatching her away from that bastard.''

After the exchange of pleasantries, Julia along with her envoy led her guest back to the Knight Mansion where she took him on a tour.

The two strangers made small talk with Henry asking the questions and Julia doing her best to answer them.

Along the way, she noticed how Henry tried to get close to her and while she remained quiet for the most part, the fool took it as his cue to get closer.

Julia had immediately called him the moment she arrived in her room as she began throwing a tantrum and fits of swearing.

[Calm down, Julia.]

Alex said after managing to get a hold of his laughter.

[I won''t pretend to know how that feels like, but from what you''ve told me. The boy is very good-looking and was probably thinking he could win you over with his charms.

[But you already knew that. So, I don''t see why you''re complaining so much when the boy''s efforts will be futile anyway.]

"Hmph! Who does he think he is? I''m not some girl who would fall for a pretty face." She cried in outrage.

Suddenly, she narrowed her eyes at Alex, staring at his profile with suspicious eyes.

[What?]

Alex tilted his head in confusion not understanding how the girl''s mode suddenly shifted as if he was in the wrong.

''I probably am, aren''t I?'' He could tell that it was something he said or didn''t say. He just wasn''t sure.

"Why are you so calm when someone is attempting to court me? Are you not going to stand up for me?"

''So that''s why.'' Alex sighed inwardly and thought of a proper response.

[Should I be worried? I believe in you and the love we share and know for a fact that prince charming won''t be able to put a dent in that.]

[So tell me, Julia. Is it right to panic and show my lack of trust in you or stay composed, knowing very well my babe is mine and mine alone.]

Alex spoke with confidence and a knowing smile. There was no way Julia could come up with another argument after that.

And truly, she remained quiet as her thoughts processed what Alex said, finding them convincing. It also showed that Alex believed in her and she smiled sweetly.

She was completely sold.

[That''s my girl. Now, let''s forget him and talk about our party.]

Julia quickly turned to Alex as this was something she would rather do than sit around or entertain some douchebag. It was also time spent with Alex and she valued every bit of that time.