[Shiki creased his brows. It seemed he had the time to collect all the necessary ingredients for a scowl and used them all up for Olivia's sake.]

Give me a break. Put a beautiful woman in any crowd and I'll tell you where everyone's attention is going to be.

[He thought about it in the meanest way, neglecting to remember Olivia's tendency to modesty and submissiveness--]

As if anyone would look away so easily.