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. Freelance. Based in New York.”

he’s working with. And flag any new inquiries that

window. “And the shipments from Colorado?”

from the transport group. The next batch will be ready by Monday, but we’re still short on staff at the

more from the South Dakota team.

“I’ll handle it.”

about the permits in

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we have two lobbyists working on the committee. They expect movement next week. They’re pushing the economic development

contracts and local hires. And if they want

make the call.”

nodded. “Anything

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

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

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

want to see

“I’ll send

then returned to his desk. He flipped the folder

“Let’s move.”

chair, satisfied. The reports showed all the good things happening in his company. This deserved some really good celebration tonight. Just as he expected, the fundings from

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

but you’ll need

door swung open before she could finish. Izzy strode in, her expression sharp.

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

stepped in behind Izzy, looking

I’ll take it from

stepping back out and pulling the door closed behind

on the desk and clasped his hands together. “To what do I

remained by the

not in the mood for small talk,” she said.

chair in front of his desk. “You

She stayed standing.

“Suit yourself. Let’s

did you say to Liam?” she

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