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.

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

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he might be a partner brought in by the principal.

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

didn’t know the answer to that.

had never seen him play or even heard of

she shook her head

“No?”

“I don’t know.”

a

audience. His gaze was dark and unfathomable, and he exuded an aura of calmness before the storm.

briefly before shifting her

Beep!

referee blew the

retracted his gaze, casting a cold, sidelong glance

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

participation, the atmosphere during the friendly match in the first half was all but gone. Most players

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

side was ineffective and

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

teammates were at their wits end with

a series of moves from interception to scoring a basket. Finally, he managed to score

cheered, “Holy sh*t, the jerk has some

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

sweat, revealing his lean ver muscular waist and

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help but tug at Lysander again. “But I still root for Joseph. His youth is his

remained indifferent, and her brows

she make it sound so suggestive?

her greatest concern at that moment was the issue of

he recklessly sent the players on the opposing team flying several meters away on multiple occasions.

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

noticeably lost his balance and stumbled. His knee hit the ground hard, causing him to grimace in pain. It took him

afraid someone might get hurt,” Lysander said

her and coaxed, “Don’t worry. They’re all grown men. A little bump here and

on the court had reached fever

was no easy prey. He only managed to score a beautiful three–pointer

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

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