Fated to Love You: BOOK 3 || Social Serye [FINALE]

Episode 10: Red String (Part 3)

ZOOM MEETING WITH DVG BOARD:
(Cathy working from home)

MR. TOLENTINO: Can you hear us properly, Madam Chief?

CATHY (VIA ZOOM): Yes, that's better now. Thank you.

MR. TOLENTINO: Please go ahead and preside. Board sec—

S. AMELIA: Can I just ask this?

(Napatingin ang lahat kay Amelia na ngayon lang ulit dumalo sa meeting matapos ang pagkakaluklok ni Cathy)

MR. TOLENTINO: Yes, Director Aragon?

S. AMELIA: Why do we tolerate an absentee leader while the rest of us need to be here in person? Hindi ba parang unfair naman yata?

MR. TOLENTINO: It was a request for health reasons.

S. AMELIA: Because she's pregnant? So should we stop all operations for nine months and wait for her to recover?

CATHY: (Bumuntong-hininga) I... understand the concern... and I'm very sorry for asking to make this adjustment. I hope you understand my situation.

S. AMELIA: See, this is what's wrong with you Del Viñedos. You think that we can just move heaven and earth for your whims all the time.

CATHY: What's your point, Director Aragon? You're holding up the meeting.

S. AMELIA: (Umiiling at nagsasalita sa sarili) Few weeks in and already incompetent like her husband...

MR. TOLENTINO: Director, one more snide comment and I'm gonna ask you to leave. Don't forget that you're in trial for possible suspension from the board.

S. AMELIA: (Ngumisi) You can't touch me. I'm a stakeholder.

CATHY: That's enough.

(Natahimik tuloy ang dalawang nagtatalo at tumingin parehas sa screen)

CATHY: (Idinirekta sa lahat) I know this is difficult for all of you and I apologize for my physical absence. I'm doing my best to be an active leader. Pero sana maintindihan niyo rin na hindi ko iri-risk ang buhay ng baby ko para sa trabaho na 'to. I hope you understand this.

(Umiiling parin si Amelia sabay kumpas nalang ng kamay at irap)

CATHY: ... Please help me find a safe middle.

MRS. MONTEFALCO: Madam, we understand you. Health and family should always come first. As long as you're willing to do your duty, we'll assist you. It's okay.

CATHY: Thank you.

MR. TOLENTINO: (Nang wala nang tumutol) Madam Chief?

CATHY: (Bumuntong-hininga't tumango) Then let's start. It's 9:20am and I'd like to call this meeting to order. Board sec, roll call please.