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

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esteemed alumnus, while others thought he might be

Daphine tugged at Lysander’s sleeve, whispering, “Does Josiah know how

truly didn’t know the answer to that.

seen him play or even

she shook her head

“No?”

“I don’t know.”

two as a couple really are…

sensed something and looked up at the audience. His gaze was dark and unfathomable,

a nonchalant expression, Lysander glanced at him briefly before

Beep!

blew the whistle.

cold, sidelong glance at Joseph, who was flaunting

the stands all

Josiah’s participation, the atmosphere during the friendly match in the first half was all but gone. Most players on the court became mere backdrops, leaving him and

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

the other side was ineffective and as good as

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 facing off

at their

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 been

“Holy sh*t, the jerk has

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

wined off his sweat, revealing his lean ver muscular waist and abs. Danhne

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

expression remained indifferent, and her brows

make it

moment was the

and when he charged 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, he could organize a counterattack. His leadership skills were unparalleled.

lost his balance and stumbled. His knee

afraid someone might get hurt,” Lysander

little bump here and there is nothing to fuss

competition on the court had reached

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 in succession. thoroughly hemmed in.

once he rolled up his sleeves to his elbows, the muscles on

few of them even crafted animated screensavers cheering for him on