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.

students in the audience knew was that Josiah previously sat with the principal. At

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alumnus, while others thought he might

chatter, Daphine tugged at Lysander’s sleeve,

the answer to that.

had never seen him play or even heard of it.

she shook her head

“No?”

“I don’t know.”

a couple really

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

him briefly before shifting

Beep!

blew the whistle.

casting a cold, sidelong

audience in the stands all held their breaths, not daring to

all but gone. Most players on

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

the other side was ineffective and as good as

the first half, he was focused on his technique, maintaining a stylish

of his teammates were at their

moves from interception to scoring a basket. Finally, he managed to score a point for his team that

cheered, “Holy sh*t, the jerk

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

lifted his jersey and wined off his sweat, revealing his

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I still root for Joseph. His youth is his greatest advantage. He

remained indifferent, and

Must she make it sound so

greatest concern at that moment was the issue of safety.

when he charged ahead, he recklessly sent the players on the opposing team flying several meters away on

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

was clearly escalating. After Joseph was dodged 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.

someone might get hurt,”

and there is nothing to fuss about. It’s a sports game, so

court had

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

were all there for Joseph. Quite a few of them even crafted animated screensavers cheering for him on their phones, holding