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. Based in

with. And flag any new inquiries that come in from that side.”

walked toward the window. “And the

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

more from the South Dakota team. And increase their

“I’ll handle it.”

faced her fully. “What about the permits in

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

And if they want ground

the

“Anything

Ava said. “A firm from Houston submitted an inquiry this morning. They’re interested in partnering- equipment,

eyebrow. “Who’s backing them?”

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

want to see what they’re offering.”

send you the full summary in

respond immediately. He glanced out the window again, then returned to his desk. He flipped the

“Let’s move.”

the good things happening in his company. This deserved

typing a message, he heard Ava’s voice outside the office.

sorry, but you’ll need to set an appointment-”

could finish. Izzy strode in, her expression sharp.

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

behind Izzy, looking

Ava. I’ll take

a quick glance before stepping back out and pulling the door closed behind her.

hands together. “To what do I owe

She remained by the

mood for small talk,”

of his

She stayed standing.

shrugged. “Suit yourself. Let’s hear

say to Liam?”

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