Chapter 22. New Hope New Life

The entrepreneur group headed by Allan Cruz drafted a letter to the general humbly requesting Savannah de la Lucca to attend the emergency meeting with the Task Force New Hope New Life. This project was spearheaded by General Ari de la Lucca, to help the rebel returnees to cope and adapt to their new environment. The primary goal was for them to be self-sufficient, so the task force will develop projects and programs in which they can participate.

Adela, his assistant, said that the general has an afternoon taping, so the only time he will be available to see the group is 11 noon. He will have lunch with his wife by 12 noon.

At exactly 11:00 am, the group headed by Allan Cruz and Mercy Ong were in the office of the general to hand in the letter.

After reading the letter request, the general heart sank. He would like to avoid involving his wife in this project. However, he knew that his team was not yet prepared. The planning stage was 3 years, the blood pact