A scandal that rocked the corporate world and social media has entered a explosive new chapter. Kristin Cabot, chief human resources officer of the more than $1.3 billion technology company Astronomin, shocked the public with serious allegations against Megan Kerrigan, the wife of company CEO Andy Byron.

The case, which had already gone viral after the couple was filmed at a Coldplay concert, gained even greater traction with Cabot’s claims that Kerrigan was the “true mastermind” of an alleged conspiracy to expose the extramarital affair.

It all began on Wednesday, July 16, during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts. The infamous “kiss cam” captured Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer since July 2023, in a brief moment with Kristin Cabot.

The two embraced and tried to hide when they realized their images were being shown on the big screen to more than 60,000 people. The immediate awkwardness caught the attention of the band’s lead singer, Chris Martin, who joked, “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just really shy.”

The video quickly spread across social media platforms like TikTok and X, reaching millions of views and sparking a wave of criticism and speculation about the unfaithful Byron, who is married to Megan Kerrigan and has two children.

Following the incident, Astronom announced the suspension of Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot. Pete DeJoy, the company’s co-founder, took over as interim CEO. The company issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to ethical values and announced an internal investigation.

Meanwhile, Megan Kerrigan, a respected educator from Massachusetts, removed the surname Byron from her social media profiles and later deleted her accounts, revealing a reaction to the public humiliation.

Kristin Cabot, who is married to Andrew Cabot, CEO of beverage company Privateer Rum, and is the mother of two children, also deactivated her social media accounts following the scandal.

However, the case took an unexpected turn when Kristin Cabot broke her silence in an exclusive interview with an American tabloid. In her statements, she not only confirmed her relationship with Byron, but also accused Megan Kerrigan of orchestrating a smear campaign.

“She’s the real mastermind behind this,” Cabot said, claiming that Kerrigan manipulated information to turn the incident into a public spectacle and damage both their reputations.

According to Cabot, their messages and emails indicate that Kerrigan knew about the relationship for months and planned the revelation to gain an advantage in potential divorce proceedings.

Cabot’s alleged evidence includes screenshots of conversations in which Kerrigan allegedly threatened to leak information to the press, as well as audio recordings in which she allegedly discusses strategies to “destroy” Byron’s career.

These allegations, although still unverified, have sparked an uproar on social media. Many users are divided between supporting Kerrigan, who is viewed as a victim of betrayal, and doubting her intentions due to Cabot’s allegations. “If true, this is quite a turnaround. But we need to see this evidence,” one user wrote on X.

Meanwhile, Astronom is facing an image crisis. Former company employees told the New York Post that Byron is considered a “toxic” and sales-obsessed boss, which has already led to internal discontent.

The promotion of Alyssa Stoddard, a close associate of Cabot, further raised suspicions of nepotism and intensified criticism of the company’s culture.

Andrew Cabot, Kristin’s husband, has not yet publicly commented on the matter, but records show that the couple recently purchased a $2.2 million home in Rye, New Hampshire.

The scandal, known as “#ColdplayGate,” continues to spark debates about corporate ethics and the disclosure of private lives in the digital age.

The investigation by astronomers is expected to shed further light on the matter, but for now, Cabot’s allegations against Kerrigan keep the case in the spotlight, and the public eagerly awaits further details on the alleged evidence.

What was planned as a musical evening has evolved into a public soap opera, with repercussions affecting both the corporate world and the private lives of those involved.