**Chapter 1: A Deadly Deception**

The studio lights shone brightly as Sabrina Carpenter, Nick Robinson, and his girlfriend Samantha, settled into their seats on the Kelly Clarkson show. The audience cheered and applauded as Kelly, a bright smile on her face, welcomed her guests. Sabrina, with her long blonde hair cascading down her back and her bright blue eyes sparkling, waved enthusiastically to the crowd. Nick, with his brown hair perfectly styled and his brown eyes warm, smiled beside her, while Samantha, with her sleek black hair and piercing green eyes, sat stiffly, her eyes fixed on Nick. As the interview began, Kelly asked her guests about their latest projects. Sabrina and Nick chatted easily about their recent movies, while Samantha contributed little to the conversation, her eyes darting between Nick and Sabrina. As the discussion wrapped up, Samantha suddenly stood up, a bright smile on her face. "I brought some smoothies for everyone," she announced, holding up a tray with three colorful drinks. "I thought it would be a nice way to refresh ourselves on a hot day like today." Kelly's eyes lit up. "Oh, how sweet of you, Samantha! I love smoothies. Let's get our drink on!" Sabrina, Nick, and Kelly eagerly accepted their smoothies, and Samantha handed each of them a glass. Sabrina took a sip of hers, and her eyes widened in delight. "Mmm, this is so good!" Kelly and Nick also took sips of their smoothies, and the conversation continued as they chatted and laughed. But little did Sabrina know, Samantha had deliberately made her smoothie with almond milk, apples, and peaches - all ingredients that Sabrina was severely allergic to. At first, Sabrina didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. But as she took another sip of her smoothie, she began to feel a tingling sensation on her tongue. She brushed it off as a minor annoyance, but the sensation quickly spread to her face and throat. Sabrina's skin began to itch and prickle, and she felt a warmth spreading across her cheeks. She glanced at Kelly and Nick, who seemed oblivious to her growing distress. Samantha, on the other hand, watched with a calculating gaze, her eyes flashing with a sinister intent. As the minutes ticked by, Sabrina's symptoms worsened. Her skin broke out in hives, and her face began to swell. She tried to speak, but her voice grew hoarse and raspy. Kelly and Nick started to notice something was wrong, their faces filled with concern. "Guys, Sabrina, are you okay?" Kelly asked, her voice laced with worry. Sabrina tried to nod, but her throat felt constricted. She took a deep breath, and her chest began to tighten. She stumbled out of her seat, her eyes wide with fear. "I...I don't feel so good," she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper. Nick jumped up, his face etched with concern. "Sabrina, what's wrong?" But before he could react, Sabrina's eyes rolled back, and she collapsed onto the floor. Kelly screamed, and Nick rushed to her side. "Call 911!" Kelly yelled, her voice panicked. As the audience watched in horror, Kelly grabbed her phone and dialed for help. Nick cradled Sabrina's head in his lap, his eyes filled with fear. "Stay with me, Sabrina," he whispered, his voice shaking. Samantha's face remained calm, but her eyes betrayed a hint of satisfaction. She knew exactly what she had done. As they waited for the ambulance to arrive, Kelly insisted on riding with Sabrina to the hospital. "I'm not leaving her side," she said firmly. Nick nodded, his eyes still fixed on Sabrina's pale face. "I'll ride with you," he said, his voice firm. As they rushed Sabrina out of the studio, Kelly turned to the audience. "We'll be back after this break. Stay tuned." The studio erupted into chaos as the audience realized the severity of the situation. The paramedics arrived, and they quickly loaded Sabrina into the ambulance. Kelly and Nick climbed in beside her, holding her hands. "Hang in there, Sabrina," Kelly whispered, her eyes welling up with tears. As the ambulance sped away, Samantha watched with a mixture of guilt and satisfaction. She had done what she set out to do, but she had no idea if it would be enough to keep Sabrina out of Nick's life for good. Only time would tell.