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[Ratatouille] Why didn't Skinner simply destroy the documents proving Linguini's lineage?

He was the only holder of proof that Linguini was Gusteau's son. Why wouldn't he simply destroy that proof instead of keeping it in a folder in his desk?  He had no intention of handing them over, and Remy had to take them by force and lead a chase through the city. All of which could've been avoided if Skinner tore them up and put them in the trash.
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He may have had use of them-- perhaps he was planning to use Linguini's apparent genius to help expand the Gusteau's product line, as he later attempted to intimidate Remy to do, and was planning to use them as leverage.