Hayden glanced around the cafeteria.

It was crowded and noisy, so it was not the ideal place to discuss private matters.

"Let's talk after we finish eating," Hayden suggested.

"Oh, okay," Fergus replied, having exhausted all his courage earlier; his cheeks were flushed, and he felt awkward and unsure of what to do.

Eliam brought food for Hayden and placed it in front of him before discreetly moving to sit elsewhere.

"Do you have any suggestions for the company?" Hayden asked Fergus, breakin