The context of the following conversation is Despite warnings from others on protecting the information, Ash told Mike a secret.:
Ash says I think I may have really messed up..
The friend responds What have you done Ash?.
Ash responds It's such a big secret but I had to tell someone! So I told Mike.
The friend responds What was it you told him exactly? .
Ash responds I told him about his partners affair..
The friend responds Why would you do that? It's not your place to say!.