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?”

checked her screen. “Mark Callen. Freelance.

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

and walked toward the window. “And the shipments from

cleared last night,” she said. “We have confirmation from the transport group. The next batch will be ready by Monday, but we’re still short on staff at

turned slightly. “Send more from the South Dakota team. And increase their

“I’ll handle it.”

“What about the permits in West

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

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

make the

nodded. “Anything else?”

firm from Houston submitted an inquiry this morning. They’re interested in partnering-

eyebrow. “Who’s

James Morrow. He used to run procurement for

to

Ava stepped back. “I’ll send you the

window again, then returned to his desk.

“Let’s move.”

things happening in his company. This deserved some really

as Olivier unlocked his phone and began typing a message, he heard Ava’s

but you’ll need to

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

Olivier didn’t flinch. He leaned back in his chair, phone still in hand.

in behind Izzy,

Ava. I’ll take

a quick glance before stepping back out and

clasped his hands together. “To what do I owe the pleasure, Isabella?” He

Izzy didn’t sit. She remained by

in the mood for small talk,” she

his head slightly, then gestured toward the chair in front of his desk. “You came

She stayed standing.

yourself. Let’s hear it.”

did you say to Liam?” she

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