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?”

her screen. “Mark Callen. Freelance.

this. “Find out who he’s working with. And flag

walked toward the window. “And the shipments from Colorado?”

batch will be ready by Monday, but we’re still short

Dakota team. And increase their per diem. No delays.”

“I’ll handle it.”

“What about the permits in

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flipped to another screen. “Still in review. But we have two lobbyists working on the committee. They expect movement next week. They’re pushing

that we’re offering long–term contracts and local hires. And if they want

make the

nodded. “Anything else?”

submitted an inquiry this morning. They’re interested

eyebrow. “Who’s backing them?”

didn’t disclose, but the contact is James Morrow. He used to

a meeting. I want to

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

glanced out the window again, then returned to his

“Let’s move.”

all the good things happening in his company. This deserved

unlocked his phone and began typing a message, he heard Ava’s voice outside the

need

she could finish. Izzy strode in, her expression

in his chair, phone still in hand. “I don’t recall setting up

in behind

I’ll take it

glance before stepping

his hands together. “To what do I

didn’t sit. She remained by the

in the mood for small talk,”

the chair in front of his desk. “You came all this way. Might as well

She stayed standing.

yourself. Let’s hear it.”

did you say to Liam?” she asked.

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