I pressed the single contact saved in the phone and hit speaker.

The line rang once before it was picked up.

"Mr. Farley, my Karmic Thread has been severed clean. But I've run into a small problem..."

The line went silent for one second.

Then, through the phone's speaker, Kevin Farley's voice cut through the room, dripping with murderous intent.

"Philippa. Close your eyes. In three minutes, I'll make them wish they were dead."