The Quintillion Superstar System

45. The Poison

Chapter Forty Five

Sassy's mischievous spirit wasn't one to be easily quelled. As Vincent gazed at the assortment of fruits, his mind settled on the idea of devouring a juicy orange, its vibrant colour and refreshing taste calling out to him. Unbeknownst to him, Sassy had already devised a plan, her intentions veiled beneath her seemingly harmless demeanour.

"Hey there, Mr. Healthy," Sassy teased, her tone playfully exaggerated. "I brought you some energy boosters. How about a banana or an apple?" She gestured to the options in the basket, her eyes dancing with a hidden agenda.

Vincent's lips curved into a smile, though his heart remained wary. "Actually, I was thinking of having an orange," he confessed, reaching for one from the basket.

Sassy's playful demeanor didn't falter. "Oh, come on," she chimed, her voice almost a sing-song. "You can have oranges anytime. Why not mix it up a bit?"

As Vincent hesitated, his grip on the orange wavering, he found himself inexplicably swayed by S