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.

audience knew was that Josiah previously sat with the

1/4

Finished

thought he might

Lysander’s sleeve, whispering, “Does Josiah know how to

know the answer

play

she shook her

“No?”

“I don’t know.”

a

looked up at the audience. His gaze was dark and unfathomable, and he exuded an

a nonchalant expression, Lysander glanced at him briefly before shifting her

Beep!

blew the whistle.

casting a cold, sidelong glance at Joseph, who

ten minutes into the competition, the audience in the stands all held their breaths, not daring to make a

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

beginning, he expertly dribbled the ball past the others and

other side was ineffective and as good as non–existent.

technique, maintaining a stylish and brisk shooting posture. But facing off a formidable opponent like Josiah, he had no choice but to

his teammates were at their wits

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

“Holy sh*t, the jerk has

Josiah’s performance, snapped out of their trance and

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

2/4

The

Finished

Joseph. His youth is his greatest advantage. He can wear down Josiah just by outlasting him.”

remained indifferent, and her brows

it sound so

at that moment was

sent the players on the opposing team flying several meters

calm demeanor. Seizing the opportunities, he could instantly render Joseph’s strengths useless. Then, without missing

Josiah for the third 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

afraid someone might get hurt,” Lysander said worriedly.

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

the court had reached fever pitch.

Josiah was no easy prey. He only managed to score a beautiful

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

a few of them even crafted animated screensavers cheering for him on