Breaking off this ring? Yeah, no way. First, I had zero tools at hand. Second, any noise would have Karl rushing in faster than I could say "busted."

Ashton had mentioned this was a data sync device, meaning it could transmit info wirelessly. So maybe my phone could catch the signal? Worth a try. I pulled out my phone, opened the wireless settings, and—voila—there it was: qqbb522. The last three digits? My birthday. I didn’t waste time trying to figure out the letters. I ...