Chapter 31
Nevada, Lake Tahoe
Lakeview Lodge
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
10:00 a.m.
Lakeview Lodge, Markus’s estate in Nevada, was a high-country dream with expansive views of gorgeous turquoise transparent waters of Lake Tahoe softly kissing the sandy beach, Ponderosa pine and cedar park surrounding it and a man-made waterfall. On the first floor, the main reception rooms were separated from the kitchen by a stone fireplace. Floor-to-ceiling windows looked over a broad view of snowcapped peaks.
Even more pleasing to her than the stellar view outside was watching Markus making breakfast while Victoria, dressed as a mermaid, perched on the island countertop, gave helpful suggestions.
“Good morning,” Hannah said.
“Mommy! Mommy!” Victoria jumped down and bolted across the room with h
