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?”

Callen. Freelance. Based

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

stood and walked toward the window.

batch will be ready by Monday, but we’re still short on staff at the loading site.”

from the South Dakota team. And increase their

“I’ll handle it.”

faced her fully. “What about the permits in

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review. But we have two lobbyists working on the committee. They expect movement

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

the call.”

“Anything

firm from Houston submitted an inquiry this morning. They’re interested in partnering- equipment, logistics, and possibly investing

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

is James Morrow. He used to run

meeting. I want to see what they’re offering.”

Ava stepped back. “I’ll send

to his desk. He flipped the folder shut and set

“Let’s move.”

in his chair, satisfied. The reports showed all the good things happening in his company. This deserved some really good

unlocked his phone and began typing a message,

need to

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

Olivier didn’t flinch. He leaned back in his chair, phone still in hand. “I don’t recall setting up an appointment with my daughter–in–law.”

in behind Izzy,

Ava. I’ll take it from

glance before stepping back out and

and clasped his hands together. “To what do I

Izzy didn’t sit. She remained by the door, shoulders squared.

the mood for

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

She stayed standing.

shrugged. “Suit yourself. Let’s hear it.”

to Liam?”

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