**Chapter 1: A Smoothie with Deadly Intent**

The studio lights of the Kelly Clarkson show blinded Sabrina Carpenter as she walked onto the stage, her long blonde hair cascading down her back like a golden waterfall. Her bright blue eyes sparkled as she waved to the audience, her bright smile gleaming with excitement. She was here to promote her new single, and she was thrilled to be chatting with Kelly. As she took her seat alongside Nick Robinson and his girlfriend, Samantha, Sabrina couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. Nick had been her crush for ages, and she had been secretly pining for him for what felt like an eternity. But she had never mustered the courage to tell him how she felt, and now he was sitting here with his beautiful girlfriend, Samantha. Kelly Clarkson, a bubbly and energetic woman with a warm smile, greeted the trio and dove right into the conversation. "So, Nick, I hear you've been keeping busy with your new movie. Can you tell us a bit about it?" Nick, with his brown hair and brown eyes, launched into a detailed explanation of his latest project, and Sabrina listened intently, trying to ignore the presence of Samantha, who seemed to be gazing at her with an unnerving intensity. Sabrina shifted uncomfortably in her seat, feeling a bead of sweat trickle down her spine. As the conversation flowed, Kelly suddenly piped up, "You know what would be great right now? A refreshing smoothie!" She snapped her fingers, and a producer rushed on stage with a blender and a few ingredients. Samantha, who had been quietly observing the conversation, suddenly spoke up, "I can make us a smoothie. I'm really good at blending stuff." Kelly's eyes lit up. "That sounds amazing! What did you have in mind?" Samantha smiled sweetly, her eyes glinting with malice. "I was thinking we could do a combination of almond milk, apples, and peaches. It's a really tasty and healthy combination." Sabrina, oblivious to the danger lurking in Samantha's words, nodded enthusiastically. "That sounds amazing! I love smoothies." Nick, too, seemed excited, and Kelly clapped her hands together. "Alright, let's do it!" As Samantha began to blend the ingredients, Sabrina chatted with Kelly and Nick, feeling carefree and happy. When Samantha handed her a glass filled with a frothy, pinkish liquid, Sabrina didn't hesitate. She took a sip, and her eyes widened in delight. "This is so good!" The audience cheered, and Kelly raised her own glass in a toast. "Cheers to a delicious smoothie!" But as Sabrina took another sip, she began to feel a creeping sense of unease. Her throat started to constrict, and her skin began to itch. At first, she brushed it off as a minor annoyance, but as the symptoms worsened, she realized something was seriously wrong. Samantha's smile seemed to grow wider, her eyes glinting with a sinister light. Nick, oblivious to the danger, chatted on, unaware of the horror unfolding beside him. Sabrina's face began to swell, her lips ballooning to twice their normal size. She gasped, trying to speak, but her voice was barely a whisper. "Kelly...I...I don't feel so good." Kelly's expression changed from excitement to concern in an instant. "Sabrina, what's wrong? Oh my god, your face is swelling up!" The audience gasped in shock, and the producers rushed on stage. "We need to get her to the hospital, now!" As the chaos erupted, Kelly grabbed Sabrina's hand, her voice firm and reassuring. "I'm going with you. We'll get you okay, I promise." The studio erupted into a flurry of activity as the producers and crew scrambled to get Sabrina the help she desperately needed. Nick's face was a picture of concern, but Samantha's expression was a mask of innocence. As Kelly helped Sabrina out of her seat, the two of them rushed off the stage, bound for the hospital. Kelly immediately dialed 911, her voice urgent as she relayed Sabrina's symptoms to the dispatcher. The ride to the hospital was a blur of sirens and flashing lights, Kelly holding Sabrina's hand and talking to her in a soothing voice. "Hang in there, girl, we're almost there. Help is on the way." Sabrina's vision began to blur, her body wracked with pain and fear. She was vaguely aware of Kelly's presence, but her mind was foggy and disoriented. As they screeched to a halt outside the hospital, Kelly leapt out of the car and rushed to Sabrina's side, helping her out of the vehicle. The hospital staff was waiting, and they quickly whisked Sabrina away to the emergency room. Kelly followed close behind, her face etched with worry. She couldn't believe what had just happened. Who would have thought that a simple smoothie could be so deadly? As the hospital staff worked to save Sabrina's life, Kelly couldn't help but wonder: had Samantha's actions been a cruel prank, or something more sinister? And what did it have to do with Nick?