By Elise Morgan | U.S. Insider Ledger | July 16, 2025
In a stunning new development in the Andy Byron corporate scandal, sources have confirmed the existence of a full audio recording of a private 11-minute conversation between Marissa Byron, the CEO’s wife, and Kristin Cabot, the HR director alleged to have had an affair with him.
The conversation, which took place in a private conference room at Byron Tech’s headquarters last Thursday, was not scheduled, not mediated, and, according to insiders, not meant to be recorded.
But it was.
And what happened in those 11 minutes left Kristin Cabot in tears — and the entire building in stunned silence.
🔍 What We Know:
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The meeting was initiated by Marissa, who reportedly asked Kristin to “give her just a few honest minutes — woman to woman.”
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The room was equipped with automatic security audio capture, which activates when executive badgeholders enter unscheduled meetings alone.
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According to two high-ranking sources who reviewed the file, Marissa never raised her voice.
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She presented a folder, allegedly filled with printed emails, personal photos, and one handwritten note that Kristin herself had once given Andy.
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At minute 6:47, Kristin reportedly goes completely silent for nearly 40 seconds — then begins sobbing audibly.
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In the final moments of the recording, Marissa is heard saying clearly:
“You’re not the worst person in this room. But you were never supposed to be in it.”
🔥 The Fallout:
Kristin was seen leaving the building 12 minutes later, visibly shaken, refusing to speak to colleagues, and has not returned to work since. Sources say she tendered an emergency leave request the next morning.
The full audio recording has not been released publicly, but its existence has been confirmed by the company’s legal office — and now, Byron Tech’s board is demanding access.
“This isn’t just about an affair anymore,” one insider said. “This recording may be the moment the power shifted — permanently.”
Social media is ablaze with speculation about what was said, what was shown, and whether Marissa intends to release the audio herself. Some believe she is holding it as leverage. Others say it’s only a matter of time before it leaks.
As of now, Andy Byron has made no further statement, and Kristin Cabot remains unreachable.
But those 11 minutes may soon become the most listened-to recording in corporate history.
This story is developing.