THIRTY-NINE
"Hello?" Violet's voice sounded suspicious.
"It's me. Flavia."
A squeal issued from the receiver. "Oh my God! I was ready to file a missing persons report. You weren't answering your phone, you haven't been on social media in days...All the girls want to know why you're not here yet. So, spill."
Flavia smiled faintly. How much to tell? "I'm all right. Honestly. No need to call the police. I might not make it to Bali, though. I got kind of caught up here and by the time I make it to the airport, I'd only have a day or two in Bali anyway. It wouldn't be worth it."
"So what kept you?" Violet demanded. "I worried that the auction guy went crazy after you cancelled the deal and kidn*pped you, but you sound almost happy. Definitely not as down as you were when we left. Did you
