Brussels/New York — International intrigue, corporate crime, and digital deception collide in Hidden Assets , the electrifying new Jason Noble thriller that merges The Crestview Conspiracy and The Invisible Currency into one unputdownable novel. Jason Noble, once a celebrated entrepreneur, now a man scarred by betrayal and loss, finds himself thrust back into the shadows of global finance. When an encrypted file surfaces, it reopens old wounds and leads directly to Crestview Solutions, the billion-dollar corporation that helped engineer his downfall. But what begins as a quest for redemption soon spirals into a chilling revelation: millions are vanishing from QuantumPay, a digital payment giant on the edge of collapse. Teaming up with Emma, a brilliant forensic accountant, and Rachel Adams, QuantumPay's embattled CEO, Noble unravels a conspiracy that ties together shadowy shell companies, offshore accounts, and a sophisticated cyberattack. Every step draws him deeper into a world where power is bought with blood money, and trust can be more dangerous than betrayal. Haunted by the death of his mentor and driven by a relentless pursuit of truth, Noble must navigate corruption at the highest levels—finance, politics, and technology—while racing against time to stop the invisible hand that threatens to topple both governments and markets. Key Themes: White-collar crime and corporate corruption Cybersecurity and the fragility of digital finance Betrayal, redemption, and the price of truth High-stakes suspense for fans of Dan Brown, Robert Harris, and John le Carré About the Author Paul Van den Brande combine gripping storytelling with a keen eye for the murky intersections of business, politics, and crime. Their work is acclaimed for its realism, suspense, and the moral dilemmas at its core.