Maintaining his composure, Theo asked, “In that case, let's be straightforward. Are you denying your affair with Sabrina? Are you certain you can win this case?"

Casually leaning into his sofa, Tyrone responded with bravado, “If you don't trust me, you're welcome to see for yourself!"

Theo fell silent, as if mentally tallying potential gains and losses.

"You're left with two options. One, you gamble on me losing the case.

High-risk, high-reward. If you lose, however, your son will face a harsh sentence. His assets are already being audited. You can't transfer them now.

Two, you can voluntarily resign from the board, apologize to Sabrina for your misdeeds, and I'll pardon Byron.

Evelyn was bold enough to involve your son. She likely has a way to dodge the blame. She can make Byron the scapegoat. Ponder over it."

If Tyrone pardoned Byron, his sentence could be reduced. He might have to pay some damages, but jail could be avoided.

In a twisted way, Tyrone owed Evelyn gratitude for involving Byron, giving him leverage over Theo.

Otherwise, expelling Theo would've required a formal proposal at a board meeting.

A spectrum of emotions crossed Theo's face before he succumbed to fear.

"I choose the second one."

His climb from the ranks to vice president was a grueling journey. He could've soon secured a stake and become a shareholder, but now he had to resign voluntarily.

It was hard to swallow, but he prioritized Byron, his only son. Jail would shatter his life.

"Mr. Blakely, I've retrieved Ms. Chavez's phone. Should I deliver it to her or..."

Kylan's voice interrupted Theo's thoughts. Sabrina's phone had been seized by the police for evidence collection related to the harassment case. Company sensitive documents were in that phone, necessitating Kylan's presence at the police station.

"Just Leave it here."

"Understood, sir." Kylan placed the phone on the table before exiting the office.

After a moment's pause, Tyrone picked up the phone and unlocked it.

Opening her messages, a text caught his eye immediately. “Sabrina, go to hell!"