Which option would represent a balanced ethical response to the dilemma?

$$Delete all your old emails as Patrick requested. If challenged to provide your records related to the lawsuit, tell anyone who asks that they need to talk to Patrick and have him explain.$$Clean out your inbox as Patrick directed but make a copy of all emails related to the lawsuit and give them to the General Counsel to do with as she deems appropriate.$$Tell Patrick you will comply with the request to delete your emails but do nothing. Provide the relevant emails only if you are asked directly to turn them over.$$