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.

Josiah

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an esteemed alumnus, while others thought he might be a partner brought in by the

chatter, Daphine tugged at Lysander’s sleeve,

didn’t know the answer

never seen him play or

her head

“No?”

“I don’t know.”

two as a couple

the audience. His gaze was dark and unfathomable, and

briefly before shifting her gaze toward Joseph from him.

Beep!

blew

gaze, casting a cold, sidelong glance

even ten minutes into the competition, the audience in the stands all held their

was all but gone. Most players on the court

the beginning, he expertly dribbled the ball past the others and scored

the other side was ineffective and as good

his all, became even more desperate upon seeing the situation. During the first half, he was focused on his technique, maintaining a stylish and brisk shooting posture. But

of his teammates were at their wits

forward, swiftly completing a series of moves from interception to scoring a basket. Finally, he

“Holy sh*t, the

the lead, the female students previously stunned by Josiah’s performance, snapped out of

revealing his lean ver

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again. “But I still root for Joseph. His youth is his greatest advantage.

indifferent, and her brows creased.

Must she make it sound so

moment was the issue of safety.

was young, and when he charged ahead, he recklessly sent the players on the opposing team flying several meters

could instantly render Joseph’s strengths useless. Then, without missing a beat, he could

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

someone might get hurt,” Lysander said worriedly.

worry. They’re all grown men. A little bump here and there

the court had reached

first half of the competition, but Josiah was no easy prey. He only managed to score a beautiful three–pointer from afar before he was blocked multiple times

shirt that was not exactly suited for vigorous activity. However, once he rolled up his sleeves to his elbows, the muscles on his arms came into view. It gave him an ascetic charm belonging to

girls at the competition were all there for Joseph. Quite a few of them even crafted animated