His Housewife Had Secret Identities novel Chapter 876

In the end, faced with such a monumental reward, the Water Ghost chose to accept the terms offered by Jonathan and Niamh. This outcome didn’t surprise either of them. All they had asked of the Water Ghost was his cooperation and a modified revolver with a hidden mechanism—a small price to pay for the backing of both the Thomas and Quinn Groups. It was a guaranteed win for him, so his agreement was never in doubt.

With all the pieces in place, Niamh and Jonathan rushed to the Golden Casino. From the moment they stepped inside, their performance began. Although a rescued Lana thanked Niamh profusely, Niamh believed the real gratitude was owed to Jonathan. The entire plan, designed specifically to save Lana, had been his brainchild. From the very start, he had never intended to sacrifice her.

He had read the Joker like a book, predicting that the game of Russian roulette would culminate in him being forced to shoot Niamh. Only by making him kill the woman he loved could the Joker inflict the maximum amount of pain and devastation. So, they delivered the performance of a lifetime, flawlessly portraying shock, fear, conflict, and hesitation. This was crucial to ensure the Joker wouldn't grow suspicious and would see the deadly game through to the end.

The gun inspection was a deliberate and necessary step. By following this common Russian roulette protocol, Jonathan was able to smoothly tamper with the first revolver, causing it to malfunction. Then, the Water Ghost’s inside man tossed the second, pre-rigged revolver to the Joker for another inspection. This second gun was their key to survival.

As the game began, Jonathan used his formidable memory and sharp eyes to track the bullet’s initial position and the number of times the Joker spun the cylinder. He calculated that the single live round would be fired on the sixth shot, during the third round of the game. Jonathan's demand for the Joker to explain his motives before the game served a dual purpose. On one hand, he was genuinely curious to know who the Joker was and what grudge he held. On the other, it was a tactic to distract him.

As long as the Joker remained oblivious to the fact that the revolver was rigged, their victory was assured. Jonathan skillfully used the time during the second round to draw out the conversation. The Joker's story was indeed shocking—he was Jonathan’s own half-brother. And yet, even a brother had to meet his end today. Jonathan could sense the Joker’s inner turmoil as he spoke of his past. The more agitated the Joker became, the less likely he was to notice their deception.

When it was Jonathan's turn to pull the trigger in the second round, he simultaneously pressed a hidden switch behind the trigger, causing the cylinder to rotate twice while only making a single clicking sound. No one but he and Niamh knew that the live round was next. Cloaked in feigned terror and tension, they silently waited for the Joker to walk into his own trap. As it turned out, Russian roulette wasn't just a game of luck. It was a contest of preparation and performance—and they had outplayed him on every count.