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-

Finished

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.

the audience knew was that Josiah previously sat with the principal.

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might be a partner brought in by the

chatter, Daphine tugged at Lysander’s sleeve, whispering, “Does

the

never seen him play or even heard of

she shook her head

“No?”

“I don’t know.”

two as a couple

dark and unfathomable, and he exuded an aura of calmness before

expression, Lysander glanced at him briefly before shifting

Beep!

referee blew

a cold, sidelong glance at Joseph, who was flaunting away.

stands

during the friendly match in the first half was all but gone. Most players on the court

beginning, he expertly dribbled the ball past the others and scored a three–pointer

the other side was

situation. During the first half, he was focused on his technique, maintaining a stylish and brisk shooting posture. But facing off a formidable opponent like

at their wits end with Josiah.

Joseph charged forward, swiftly completing a series of moves from interception to scoring a basket. Finally, he managed to score a point for his team that had

sh*t, the jerk has

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

his jersey and wined off his sweat, revealing his lean

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tug at Lysander again. “But I still root for Joseph. His youth is his greatest advantage. He can wear down Josiah just by outlasting him.”

and her

make it sound

that moment was the issue

players on the opposing team flying

instantly render Joseph’s

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 continue.

might get hurt,” Lysander said worriedly.

her and coaxed, “Don’t worry. They’re all grown men. A little bump here and there is nothing to fuss about. It’s a sports game, so conflict is inevitable.”

the court

He only managed to score a beautiful three–pointer from afar before he was

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

Joseph. Quite a few of them even crafted animated screensavers cheering for