Chapter 192

Olivier Horvath’s Office

“Sir, here are the things that need your signature Olivier’s weretary, here, handed him a folder.

Olivier flipped the folder open and scanned the first few pages. “Atry updates on the permits in Nevada and Arizo

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His servetary shifted the tablet in her hands. “Nevada’s local board already approved the preliminary clearance. They’ll pant the environmental impact study to the next session, probably next month. Arizona’s still pending, There’s been some pushback from a few conservation groups

He didn’t look up. “Names?”

“Two local politicians and one senator’s aide flagged it. They’re asking for documentation on land use and local employment commitments”

Olivier nodded, flipping to the next section. “Tell 1egal to draft a response. Offer to partner with the local development office. Same strategy we used in Utah”

Ava made a quick note. “Understood.”

“What about our investors? Any movement?”

“East Coast group wired their second tranche last Friday. They’re satisfied with the Montana output so far. But the overseas syndicate the one from Berlin–they want another meeting. They’ve requested clarification on ownership splits, especially with the Wyoming site.”

Olivier looked up. “Didn’t we send them a revised term sheet?”

“We did. But they said it wasn’t clear who holds the mineral rights. Something about overlapping claims.”

He closed the folder. “Have the team pull the original filings. I want to see who signed off on those deeds. If there’s a problem, I want to know who created it.”

“Yes, sir.”

He leaned back. “Anything else?”

“There’s something about a journalist trying to get access to the Colorado site. He’s contacted three different county offices for zoning info.”

“Name?”

“Mark Callen.

And flag any new inquiries that come

window. “And the shipments from

The next batch will be ready

slightly. “Send more from the South Dakota

“I’ll handle it.”

about the permits in West Virginia?”

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to another screen. “Still in review. But we have two lobbyists working on the committee. They

we’re offering long–term contracts and local hires. And if they want ground broken this year, we need approval

make the

nodded. “Anything else?”

submitted an inquiry this morning. They’re interested in partnering- equipment, logistics, and possibly investing in two of the

raised an eyebrow. “Who’s backing them?”

is James Morrow. He used to run procurement for Centron Energy.”

to

sir.” Ava stepped back. “I’ll send you the full summary

then returned to his desk. He flipped the folder shut and set it aside.

“Let’s move.”

leaned back in his chair, satisfied. The reports showed all the good things happening in his company. This

began typing a message, he heard Ava’s voice outside

but you’ll need to set

finish. Izzy strode in, her expression sharp.

flinch. He leaned back in his chair, phone still in hand. “I don’t recall

behind

fine, Ava. I’ll take

a quick glance before stepping back out and

hands together. “To what

sit. She remained by the

in the mood for small talk,” she said.

front of

She stayed standing.

yourself. Let’s hear it.”

did you say to

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