**Chapter 3: Consequences Unfold**

As Nick rushed out of the studio, Kelly turned to Samantha, her eyes blazing with anger. "You're going to regret what you did, Samantha. You're going to regret the day you ever crossed paths with Sabrina and me." The security guards escorted Samantha out of the studio, but not before she caught a glimpse of the chaos that had erupted outside. The paparazzi were swarming the area, cameras flashing as they tried to get a shot of her. Samantha's face paled as she realized the gravity of her situation. The guards pushed her into a waiting car, and as they drove away, Samantha caught a glimpse of Nick's car speeding off in the opposite direction. She knew he was on his way to the hospital to be with Sabrina, and a pang of guilt twisted her stomach. As the car drove through the crowded streets, Samantha's mind reeled with thoughts of what she had done. She had never meant to hurt Sabrina, but a part of her had wanted to sabotage the show, to prove that she was more than just a reality TV star. The car finally arrived at Samantha's apartment, and the guards escorted her inside. Samantha's eyes scanned the room, taking in the familiar surroundings. It was a place she had called home for years, but now it felt like a prison. The guards handed her a phone, and Samantha's agent, Rachel, was on the other end of the line. "Samantha, what happened? I've been getting calls nonstop from the media and the studio. What's going on?" Samantha took a deep breath and explained the situation, leaving out no details. Rachel listened in stunned silence, and when Samantha finished, she let out a deep sigh. "Samantha, you're in trouble. Big trouble. The studio is going to drop you, and the media is going to crucify you. You need to get a lawyer, and you need to get one fast." Samantha felt a wave of panic wash over her. She had never been in a situation like this before, and she didn't know how to handle it. As she listened to Rachel's advice, Samantha's eyes landed on a news report on her TV. The headline read: "Sabrina's Condition Worsens: Reality TV Star's Life in Jeopardy." Samantha's heart sank as she watched the report, feeling a wave of regret wash over her. She had never meant to hurt Sabrina, but now it seemed like she might have. The doorbell rang, and Samantha's heart skipped a beat. It was the police, here to take her in for questioning. Samantha's eyes welled up with tears as she realized the gravity of her situation. She was in this now, and she had to face the consequences of her actions. The question was, would she be able to survive the fallout?