"Well?"
She glanced at him, then at the materials on his desk. He had all the proof he needed, right in front of him. No point in trying to talk her way out of it.
"Yes, I did. No need for the police; I'll go quietly."
"Not so fast. While your actions were both unethical and unlawful they did not cause the company undue harm. You've been an excellent employee, until now. I am disposed to give you another chance." He paused for a moment and gazed evenly at her. "However, I must be certain you will not repeat the offense. There must be punishment."
She looked warily at him. "What sort of punishment?"
He told her, in detail, what he had in mind. She instantly blushed. "That ... that's indecent, obscene. I should have you arrested, right here and now."
He took that calmly. "You could. I might suffer for that, although I have very good lawyers. I would, however, be forced to bring this matter to the attention of the authorities. You would certainly suffer for that; blacklisting, prison, then starting over in a new career with a criminal record. Surely my proposed punishment would be preferable to that."
She glared at him. He returned her gaze, waiting for her answer. "How do I know I can trust you?"
"You do not. Have I ever lied to you?"
"No."
"Have I ever broken my word?"
She blushed at that; her own betrayal of trust made that subject sensitive. "No."
"Then you probably can trust me. I do promise not to harm you in any way and not to record any of the proceedings in any manner."
"And those?" She pointed to the documents on the desk.
"Locked in my safe. Only the two of us have seen them; as long as you comply and give no further trouble no one else will see them."
Damn him; he was right. The lesser of the two evils. "All right. I'll do it." The distaste in her voice was tangible. He was unfazed by it. "Excellent. You may have the rest of the day off to prepare. I'll pick you up at your place at eight; please be ready." He picked the papers up and locked them in his desk. "That's all." She spun and strode out of his office.