At Shalom Shopping Mall, Michaela Ferguson was kneeling beside her husband’s mistress, Paula Cage, screaming, “Someone, call the ambulance.” Paula Cage’s body was covered with blood.
Michaela quickly took Paula’s hand to check the pulse. She heaved a sigh of relief when she discovered that she was still alive. She quickly performed first aid while she was waiting for the ambulance.
Since Ferguson Private Hospital was not far from the mall, the ambulance arrived fifteen minutes later. The paramedics placed Paula on the stretcher, and then they took her to the ambulance. Michaela followed them to the hospital.
At the Ferguson Group, President Thorne Ferguson was buried in his work. He was extremely handsome with beautiful black eyes. He had a cold and ruthless aura.
At that moment, President Ferguson’s Executive Secretary, Charles Brown, knocked on the door. President Ferguson said, “Come in.”
Charles Brown approached his boss’ desk and said, “Mr Ferguson, I just received a call indicating that Miss Cage has been rushed to Ferguson Private Hospital.
She had a meeting with Mrs Ferguson at Shalom shopping mall when she fell from the third floor to the second floor.”
President Ferguson was so shocked he couldn’t believe that his unworthy wife could touch his bottom line. Paula Cage was his life.
He was fuming with anger, he wanted his wife dead. Who gave her the confidence to touch the love of his life?
When Thorne Ferguson heard that his sweetheart, Paula Cage, was injured, he asked his Executive Secretary to cancel all the scheduled meetings. Then he took his car keys and rushed to the hospital.
Thorne Ferguson took him fifteen minutes instead of thirty minutes to arrive at the hospital. Paula Cage was Thorne’s first love. Three years ago, Thorne proposed to her. She turned him down and went overseas to see the world.
Paula Cage returned to the country six months ago and apologized to Thorne for turning his proposal down. She told him that she was ready to settle down.
Thorne was overjoyed. He handed the divorce papers to his wife, Michaela, but she refused to sign them.
A surge of anger rose in Thorne’s heart when he saw his worthless wife in the waiting room. He rushed to her and slapped her hard across the face. Michaela fell on the ground.
He kicked her hard on her stomach. Michaela was so scared she thought she would lose the baby.
She was currently two months pregnant, but she didn’t tell her husband because she didn’t want to trap him with the baby. She decided to raise her baby alone, away from her toxic marriage.
Her husband lifted her on the ground by her hair. He slapped her several times and asked, “Who gave you the confidence to hurt my Paula?” His wife’s head was buzzing and she saw stars.
Michaela had tears streaming on her face and she had blood in the corner of her lips. She shook her head and replied, “It wasn’t me. When I arrived at Shalom Shopping mall, your mistress was already injured.”
Her husband didn’t believe her and said, “Pray that Paula will not die because should she die, I will bury you and your family alive.” Then he pushed her hard. Michaela staggered and fell to the ground.
Michaela was in a sorry state. She cursed the day she first met Thorne Ferguson. She had been nothing but a good wife to him. However, her husband had been cold and cruel towards her. Her heart was overwhelmed with bitterness.
At that moment, Doctor Bond approached them with the consent form and asked, “Who is Paula Cage's family?” Paula’s eldest brother, Samson Cage, walked to Doctor Bond and replied, “I am her brother. Doctor Bond, how is my baby sister?”
Dr Bond looked at them with a somber expression and replied, “You have to thank the person who did first aid on her. She saved her life. Please sign the consent form.”
Samson Cage quickly signed the consent form with trembling hands. He loved his youngest sister so much. Then Dr Bond walked back to the emergency room.
Mr Adam Cage walked to Michaela and said, “Young lady, please tell us what really happened. I heard that my granddaughter went to Shalom shopping mall to meet you.”
Michaela wiped her tears and replied, “Sir, this morning I received a text message from Miss Cage asking me to meet her at Shalom shopping mall at 12 pm.
Even though I had a board meeting, I thought we would finish around 11:30. Unfortunately, the meeting finished at 11:45.
When I arrived at the mall, Paula was already injured. While we were waiting for the ambulance, I performed first aid on her. I swear I didn’t push her.”
Grandpa Cage nodded his head, he believed her. He asked his eldest grandson, Samson Cage, to investigate the matter thoroughly and to retrieve the surveillance footage from the mall.
Thorne Ferguson didn’t believe a word from his worthless wife. He hated her with passion. He approached her again and sneered, “Why didn't you tell me that you were meeting my future wife?”
Michaela’s face was swollen, and she didn’t see clearly with her right eye. She wiped her tears and replied, “I called you this morning after I received your mistress’ text message, but you told me not to bother you.
I even sent you a text message about this matter. It is clear to me that you deleted the message without reading it.
When I told your mistress that I had already signed the divorce papers, she insisted that I meet her. She said she had something she wanted to tell me.
At first, I didn’t want to meet her because I don’t have anything to do with you anymore.”
Something happened in Thorne’s chest when he heard his wife’s last sentence. There was a feeling that he didn’t understand. His chest became stuffy but he ignored that feeling.
At that moment, her husband’s phone started ringing. He picked it up and said, “Speak.” Someone said something at the other end. Thorne’s face darkened, and then he hung up.
He looked at his wife coldly and said, “I was told that during your meeting with my future wife, the surveillance camera at the mall was not working. Did you bribe someone to destroy the evidence?”
Michaela shook her head and replied with a pleading tone, “Please believe me, Mr Ferguson. I didn’t push your mistress. When I arrived at the mall, your mistress was already injured.
Also, the Shalom Shopping Mall is under the Ferguson Group. It will not be difficult to find the evidence. Who am I to bribe someone to hide the evidence? You give me too much credit, Mr Ferguson.
Why don’t you investigate this matter, Mr Ferguson? Are you scared that you will find out the truth that your mistress wanted to set me up, but her plan backfired?”
Thorne was so angry that he laughed. What was his wife talking about? His beloved Paula was kind-hearted and she couldn’t hurt a fly. The one with a vicious heart was the woman standing in front of him.Thorne looked at his wife with icy-cold eyes and said sternly, “I don’t need any evidence because I know how vicious your heart is.I will never forgive you for touching the love of my life. Paula is my bottom line. I will make sure that you get a life sentence. Please pray hard for her not to die, because should she die I don’t know what I will do to you and your family.”Thorne’s words were like a knife piercing straight into Michaela’s heart. However, she was not surprised because her husband had never shown her any kindness since they got married. She was like a speck of dust in her husband’s eyes.She wiped her tears and asked, “Mr Ferguson, if one day you find out that you have accused me wrongly, would you apologize to me?” Thorne laughed out loud and replied, “I will never apol
Mr Aaron Blaze walked to the police station and asked to see his client, Mrs Michaela Ferguson. The police officer escorted him to the interrogation room.A few minutes later, Michaela walked to the interrogation room and sat opposite her lawyer.Mr Blaze looked at the woman with a swollen face and asked, “May I help you?” Michaela smiled faintly and replied, “Uncle Aaron, it’s me. Thorne beat me up for touching the love of his life.”Mr Blaze’s heart was overwhelmed with bitterness. Michaela was like a daughter to him. He had advised her several times to walk away from her toxic marriage, to no avail.Mr Blaze looked at Michaela and said, “Please tell me what happened.” Michaela told him the whole truth.Then she said, “Thorne told me the surveillance camera was broken. So, there is no evidence that I didn’t push Paula Cage.”Mr Blaze promised her that he would do everything to find evidence. He stood up and said, “Let me get you out of here.” Then he left the interrogation room.Whe
Two hours later, Mr Ferguson senior was wheeled to the private ward with Mrs Ferguson senior trailing behind. The Ferguson family and the Miller family followed behind them.A few minutes later, Dr Spikes walked into the private ward and said, “Mr Ferguson is stable. However, I want to keep him for observation. Please try not to agitate him.It’s been a while since his heart has acted up. The medication he was taking made a big difference. Who prescribed the medicine for him?”Mrs Ferguson looked at Dr Spikes and replied, “My daughter-in-law has been taking care of my father-in-law. I am not sure where she found the medication.I will definitely ask her to refer you to the doctor who has prescribed the medicine.”Mrs Miller looked at Mrs Ferguson with sadness in her eyes and said, “The medication was produced by Michaela. She is a Cardiologist.After she married Thorne she stopped practicing medicine because she thought it would affect her relationship with her husband.”The Ferguson
On the day of Michaela Ferguson’s bail hearing, the courtroom was packed to capacity. The reporters were gathered outside the courthouse. When they saw Thorne Ferguson, they rushed to him with microphones.Ben, the reporter asked, “Mr Ferguson, is it true that you pressed charges against your wife for attempting to kill your mistress?”Thorne looked at Ben, the reporter coldly and replied, “I will answer all your questions after the court has passed the judgment.” Then he walked to the courthouse with his lawyer, Jeff Cliff, trailing behind.Jeff Cliff was very smart, and he had never lost a criminal case before. He loved Paula Cage as his baby sister. However, he loathed Michaela with all his heart for stealing Thorne from his dearest Paula.He felt that Michaela didn’t deserve Thorne. Even though the Miller family and the Cage family were both wealthy, Jeff Cliff still felt that Michaela was inferior to Paula.Michaela Ferguson was a rare beauty, intelligent and soft-hearted. Paula
At the Ferguson family mansion, Mrs Ferguson senior was in the living room watching Gospel music on the television. She was enveloped with sadness. Her precious granddaughter-in-law was locked in prison for something she didn’t do.Her heart was overwhelmed with bitterness. She bowed her head and prayed. She asked the Lord to protect her granddaughter-in-law from harm because she was innocent.At that moment, her daughter-in-law, Gail Ferguson, entered the living room. She smiled brightly at her mother-in-law and said, “Mom, your granddaughter-in-law is two months pregnant.”Mrs Ferguson senior couldn’t contain her excitement, and she cried tears of joy. She looked at her daughter-in-law and said, “I am so happy, my daughter. Let me go to your father and tell him the good news.”Then she went to the kitchen and took the fruit from the fridge. She cut the fruit and put it on the plate. Then she went to the study room carrying the tray. She knocked on the door, then she opened it.She sm
At the Ferguson Private Hospital, Paula was still in a coma. Dr Bond asked the Cage family to get a prescription for the medicine Paula ate on the day of the accident.The Cage family felt ashamed to ask young Mrs Ferguson for help because their daughter had wronged her. However, they didn’t have a choice; their daughter’s life was more important.The following day, Mr Cage senior took his phone and dialed Durban Correctional Services Area Commissioner, David May’s number. When it was connected he said, “Commissioner May, apologies for troubling you.I would like to visit Mrs Ferguson in prison. During the accident, she fed my granddaughter some pills and I want to ask her for a prescription.”Commissioner May was dumbfounded when he heard Mr Cage senior's request and replied, “Sir, I will include your name in the visitors’ list. Please don’t hesitate to call me should you need any help.” Mr Cage senior thanked him profusely, and then they hung up the phone.Mr Cage senior asked his el
In the blink of an eye, it was Michaela Ferguson’s trial. The courtroom was packed to capacity. Thorne wanted to embarrass his wife so he arranged for the trial to be broadcast live.The netizens' eyes were glued to their television waiting for the trial to begin. They were scolding Thorne and his mistress for treating the legally wedded wife like trash.They boycotted the Cage businesses because they felt that they failed to raise their daughter well. Her values were questionable. Who told the first loves to bully the legal wives?The reporters were outside the courtroom waiting to interview the Ferguson family, the Cage family and the Miller family.The Ferguson elders attended the court hearing with a heavy heart. They wanted to witness the cruelty of their grandson. Also, they wanted to give support to their precious granddaughter-in-law.Judge Harris banged his gavel and said, “The court is in session.” He asked Mrs Michaela Ferguson to stand. Michaela and her lawyer, Mr Blaze, s
Judge Harris looked at Mr Blaze and said, “Your witness.” Mr Blaze called Mrs Michaela Ferguson to the stand. Mrs Ferguson sat on the witness stand. She solemnly promised that she would speak nothing but the truth.Mr Blaze looked at Michaela and said, “During the bail application, Mr Cliff told the court that you had already signed the divorce papers. I am confused. Why did you meet your husband’s mistress?”Mr Cliff was fuming with anger when he heard Mr Blaze labeling Paula as a mistress. However, he didn’t utter a word because it was the truth. Michaela was Thorne’s legally wedded wife.Michaela looked at Mr Blaze and replied, “It was against my better judgment. I was curious what she wanted to say to me. Also, I wanted to tell her that I had nothing to do with her lover.Unfortunately, I didn’t get that opportunity because she was already injured when I arrived at the Shalom Shopping Mall.”Mr Blaze nodded his head and asked, “Did you push your husband’s mistress, Mrs Ferguson?”
In the blink of an eye, it was Bryce Gardner and Amelia Zibi’s garden wedding. The weather was sunny, reflecting Bryce and Amelia’s happiness. Bryce’s mother was over the moon.During prayer, she knelt on the floor. She didn’t ask for healing, but she prayed for her beloved son’s marriage to be strong and their love for each other to grow stronger each day.She also told the Lord that she was tired. She would happily go home after her beloved son and her precious daughter-in-law tied the knot. She indicated that she didn’t want to be a burden to them.The wedding ceremony was going to be held at the Botanical Gardens at 10 am, and the reception was at His Grace Hotel at noon.Bryce wanted Thorne to be his best man, but he refused. He was heartbroken by Paula’s deception. Also, he was blaming the so-called friends for not advising him accordingly when he was still married to Michaela.Thorne’s friends treated his mistress, Paula Cage, as if she were his legal wife. However, they treated
Paula’s eyes were brimming with tears, and she replied, “It was not my intention, big brother. Something snapped inside of me when he asked me to plead guilty. I felt that he was working against me.I will apologize to Mr Steel, big brother. I am sure he will forgive me. He told me that my case has garnered much attention from the public. I believe he took my case because he was seeking fame.”Samson shook his head and asked, “Paula, stop being delusional. I don't know why Mr Steel agreed to be your lawyer, but it was not for fame. You were so lucky to have such a capable lawyer, but you messed up everything. Would you forgive someone who humiliated you on national TV?Do you know what the netizens are saying on social media? They are saying that the court should allow you to defend yourself since you are capable.I don’t understand you anymore, Paula. What happened to my sweet baby sister? After you came back from overseas, you became someone that I don’t even recognize. You became h
After Damon Steel left Judge Bill’s chambers, he went to the beach to clear his mind. At that moment, his phone started ringing. He took his phone from his suit jacket and said, “Hello.”Brian Chandler replied, “Hello, Damon. Where are you?” Damon smiled and replied, “I am at the beach, my friend. Are you looking for me?” Damon took his car keys and replied, “I am on my way.” Then they hung up.A few minutes later, Brian parked his car in the parking lot. Damon was sitting on the sand watching the waves. Brian sat beside him and asked, “Are you alright, Damon?”Damon smiled at his friend and replied, “I will be, my friend. I knew that Miss Cage would humiliate me in court. Hence, I went to Judge Bill to apply for a motion to withdraw.However, she denied my application because she thought Miss Cage would plead guilty.I even disappointed my girlfriend because of her. We had our movie night yesterday, but I had to cancel because I was still busy preparing the closing arguments.”Brian l
In the blink of an eye, it was Paula’s trial. The courtroom was fully packed, and the air was thick with tension. The Justice Department ensured that the trial was live-streamed. The netizens’ eyes were glued to their television.It was midnight in Malibu, however, the Saxon family was wide awake. They were in the living room waiting for Paula’s case to begin.Senior Prosecutor Bernie walked to the courtroom. She sat on the right-hand side of the court.Shortly afterward, Damon Steel walked into the courtroom with Miss Paula Cage and sat on the left-hand side.Judge Bill walked in wearing a long black robe a few minutes later. She sat on the bench above the witness stand.Judge Bill banged her gavel and said, “The court is in session.” Then she asked Miss Paula Cage to stand. Miss Cage and her lawyer, Mr Damon Steel, stood up.Judge Bill looked at Miss Cage and asked, “How do you plead, Miss Cage?” Paula smiled at Judge Bill and replied without hesitation, “Not guilty, Your Honour.” A
After Judge Harris returned from the press conference, he was surprised to see Mrs Ferguson’s lawyer waiting for him.Aaron Blaze greeted Judge Harris and asked, “May I have a word, Judge Harris?” He nodded his head, then Mr Blaze followed him to his chambers.Judge Harris looked at him and asked, “How may I help you, Mr Blaze?”Mr Blaze smiled and replied, “Judge Harris, may I have an affidavit regarding the conditions of the divorce between Mr and Mrs Ferguson?During the abortion operation, Mr Ferguson ordered the doctor to remove Mrs Ferguson’s uterus without her consent."Judge Harris was so shocked when he heard what Mr Ferguson did to his ex-wife. That was beyond cruelty. He wished he had listened to Mr Blaze when he told the court that Miss Ball was lying. Unfortunately, there was no medicine for regrets.Judge Harris dialed Judge Channing’s number. When it was connected, he said, “Hello, Judge Channing. Please come to my chambers.” Then they hung up.A few minutes later, Judge
On Monday morning, Chief Justice Sithole went to the office of the presidency to ask for funds. Paula Cage’s case was like a hot potato in the Justice Department.Chief Justice Sithole was given the funds before he even opened his mouth. He was told to set Paula Cage’s trial date immediately.Then Chief Justice Sithole rushed to OR Tambo International Airport for a 9 am flight. The press conference was at 2 pm at City Hall.When Chief Justice Sithole arrived at King Shaka International Airport, Doreen Bernie was already there waiting for him. She greeted her boss with respect, then she led him to the parking lot.Chief Justice Sithole smiled broadly and said, “Miss Bernie, the office of the presidency has allocated more funds to the Justice Department. So, let’s set Miss Cage’s trial date.”Doreen was over the moon. She smiled and said, “What about the 28th of November, Sir?”Chief Justice Sithole nodded his head and replied, “Please notify all the relevant parties. Please prepare thor
At the Earl mansion, Mr Earl was reluctant to tell his daughter about his ex-wife’s arrest because it was his daughter’s betrothal gift ceremony that day. He didn’t want to say anything that might dampen his daughter’s spirits.He went to the kitchen to look for Celia and said, “Good morning, Celia. Tracy has been arrested for hiring the hitman to kill my daughter. I don’t want to tell her because she is so happy. What do you think, Celia?”Celia looked at her boss and replied, “You should tell her, Sir. Since you are both building a relationship, please try to be honest and transparent with her. Please don't keep a secret from her.”Mr Earl thanked Celia profusely, then he went to the living room to read the newspaper.During breakfast, Mr Earl looked at his beloved daughter with sadness in his eyes and said, “Sweetheart, your mother has been arrested for hiring the hitman.” Then he played the voice recording.Penny was so shocked that she cried. She knew that her mother hated her, bu
At the Durban Correctional Service in the early hours of the morning, Dolly stumbled on Paula’s social media. She laughed out loud, then she woke Paula up. Paula was so annoyed and asked, “What is the matter, Dolly?”Dolly smiled brightly and replied, “You are trending, Miss Cage, but not in a good way. Didn’t you know that the netizens hate you to the core for framing the stunning Mrs Ferguson?Look at the netizens' angry comments. They are hurling insults towards you.” Then Dolly handed the phone to her.Paula couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw the conversation between her and her lawyer on social media. How could her lawyer betray her?It dawned on her that the lawyer had been sent by Thorne to turn her life upside down because she didn’t tell him that she had removed her uterus. She felt like crying. Thorne had destroyed her.She swallowed the bitterness in her heart and said, “Dolly, I am not scared of you. Please refrain from interfering in my business.” Then she smashed Doll
David kissed his wife on the forehead, then played Paula's voice recording. Doreen was so shocked that her mind went blank. David took his wife in his arms and asked, “What is wrong, Sweetheart?”Doreen looked at her husband and replied, “Hubby, Paula approached me through Warden Sly. She requested to be a state witness, and I agreed after consulting Chief Justice Sithole.Since Miss Ball’s trial was on Friday, Chief Justice Sithole suggested that we discuss Miss Cage’s benefits on Monday. Hence, I didn’t discuss the benefits with her.” David hugged his wife tightly and said, “Babe, this is bad. Paula has implicated many innocent people. The netizens are threatening to march to the Justice Department to demand answers.The social media platforms are flooded with insulting comments towards Judge Bill, and they are calling her names. They indicated that Judge Bill had been bribed by Thorne.They also accused the Justice Department of exploiting the state witnesses. Honey, why don’t you