The Charming Ex-Wife

Chapter 585 The Showdown

Lysander reminded Daphne, saying, “Wake up. That’s a minor.”

“I’m not going to do anything. I’m just looking-

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Before Daphne had even finished speaking, the referee whistled, signaling the end of the first half of the competition. As expected, Joseph’s team had the lead.

When it was the second half, things suddenly came to a halt. A long time passed, but the whistle signaling

commencement remained obsolete.

Daphne was somewhat anxious. “What’s going on? What happened?”

A girl beside her explained. “It seems a player on team five has to leave, so they’re short a player.”

“Is that Joseph’s team?”

“No. It’s their rival team.”

Daphne became even more anxious. “Does this mean the basketball competition can’t go on?”

*It depends on whether they can get someone else. But many of those in the senior year have been called back by the teachers, so we can only see if any freshmen or sophomores would come to stand in.”

Right after the girl had said that, a familiar figure appeared at the basketball court’s entrance.

The girls present let out another round of cheer.

Daphne’s brows furrowed. “Does he really have that much free time? Attending the school anniversary is one thing, but he even came to watch the basketball competition?”

Lysander remained silent.

As Josiah walked, he casually unbuttoned his suit jacket.

Then, he undid his tie in a few swift movements and casually tossed his jacket onto a chair at the side of the court. Looking at Joseph, he said mildly, “I heard you’re on the state’s basketball team.”“

Joseph puffed out his chest and lifted his chin. “Indeed.”

Josiah’s voice dropped low. “It seems like they’re short of a player on the other team, and it looks like they won’t be able to get anyone else for a while. How about… I give it a try?”

Joseph had no recollection of the man. But when he heard that, his competitive spirit blazed, “Sure. But do you have a jersey and sneakers? Competing in dress shoes definitely won’t be as convenient as sneakers, and even if I win, it wouldn’t be a fair victory.”

Josiah smiled. “That’s if you win

Upon seeing that, everyone else had no objections either. They merely waited for the break to end before the commencement of the second half of the competition.

that Josiah previously sat with the principal. At that point, they

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an esteemed alumnus, while others thought he might be a

sleeve, whispering, “Does Josiah know

didn’t know the answer

play or even heard

she shook her

“No?”

“I don’t know.”

as a

at the audience. His gaze was dark and

at him briefly before

Beep!

referee blew

his gaze, casting a cold, sidelong glance at Joseph, who was

into the competition, the audience in the stands all held their breaths, not daring

all but gone. Most players on the court became mere backdrops, leaving him

basketball court. From the beginning, he expertly dribbled the ball past the others and scored a three–pointer in

defense on the other side was ineffective

he was focused on his technique, maintaining

teammates were at their wits

interception to scoring a basket.

“Holy sh*t, the jerk

the female students previously stunned by Josiah’s performance, snapped out of their trance and began cheering him

sweat, revealing

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still root for Joseph. His youth is his greatest advantage. He can wear down Josiah just by

remained indifferent, and her

make it

moment

ahead, he recklessly sent the players on the

an advantage with his vast experience and calm demeanor. Seizing the opportunities, he could instantly render Joseph’s strengths useless. Then, without missing a beat,

by Josiah for the third time, he noticeably lost his balance and stumbled. His knee hit the ground hard, causing him to grimace in pain. It took him a while before he managed to stand up and

get

and coaxed, “Don’t worry. They’re all grown men. A little bump here and there is nothing to fuss

court had

but Josiah was no easy prey. He only managed to

fitted shirt that was not exactly suited for vigorous activity. However, once he rolled up his sleeves to his elbows, the

competition were all there for Joseph. Quite a few of them even crafted animated screensavers cheering for him on