Chase laughed, as if your threat didn't bother him in the slightest.

"Oh, I don't think so," he said with a smug smile. "You see, I have a little secret."

At that moment, chase took out the small silver flash drive and held it up in front of your stunned face.

"I have enough incriminating evidence on here to put you away for life."

He leaned in close, and whispered in your ear.

"And I wouldn't want to be the reason my old friend goes to jail, would I?"