The Price of Fame

Just as Tess hung up the phone, another call came in.

"Hello?"

"Ms. Falkner, I'm in an emergency. My parents are in trouble, but I can't get back right now. Could you do me a favor? I really have no choice. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother you."

It was Jonah's voice. Tess could hear his urgency and couldn't help but frown.

"What happened? Don't worry. Take your time, and I'll help you."

"My parents bo