15 minutes ago, BBC published a shocking news: Astronomer’s CEO refused to fire HR director Kristin Cabot after the love scandal for a special reason – she is a member of the richest family in America.
This information immediately sparked a wave of fierce debate on social networks. Many people asked: “What is really going on behind the scenes at Astronomer?”, and “Who is really in charge of this company?”
According to an internal source approached by BBC, CEO Andy Byron initially planned to fire Kristin Cabot to quell public opinion after a video recorded him and Kristin having intimate acts at a Coldplay concert. The incident angered many shareholders and demanded that the company take tough action to preserve its reputation. However, the plan was suddenly postponed just hours before the official announcement.
The reason? A chilling response leaked from a senior executive on the board: “She’s not a normal person.”
Kristin Cabot, according to newly disclosed records, is the granddaughter of Evelyn Cabot – the billionaire who holds a huge fortune from the Cabot-Hastings oil and gas empire, one of the oldest and richest families in the United States. The Cabot family not only owns oil fields, banks and real estate across New York, but also has great influence in American politics, finance, and even media.
An anonymous former Astronomer legal director exclaimed: “Everyone knows Kristin did not get to that position because of her ability. Any criticism of poor management or abuse of power is suppressed. The company is afraid to touch her like touching a fire anthill.”
Astronomer is currently in a “silent civil war”. Some senior staff have reportedly resigned or been transferred because they “can’t work in a dual-standard environment.” Meanwhile, lower-level staff are confused, not knowing what awaits them if they continue to speak out.
Notably, a former personal assistant to Kristin Cabot revealed that she once declared at a private party: “No one can touch me unless they want to go bankrupt.” This statement now sounds like a warning, not only to CEO Andy Byron but also to the entire American business system that is dominated by powerful families.
Public opinion reacted strongly. On Twitter, a post with more than 200,000 likes read: “If she really belongs to the Cabot-Hastings family, it is not surprising. American law seems to only apply to ordinary people, while the super-rich are immune.”
Meanwhile, Astronomer declined to comment on why Kristin Cabot remains chief human resources officer. The brief statement simply said: “The board of directors has confidence in Ms. Cabot’s abilities, ethics, and positive influence in the workplace.”
These excuses, however, have not appeased the anger of shareholders and the public. One anonymous major investor called the board’s actions “a surrender to the dark forces.”
The story shows no signs of stopping. More and more secrets about the Cabot family and their influence in major companies are being revealed. Perhaps, this is just the tip of the iceberg — and Astronomer is drifting toward the abyss of public trust.
