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.

Josiah previously sat

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likely an esteemed alumnus, while others thought he might be a partner brought in by

surrounding chatter, Daphine tugged at Lysander’s sleeve,

truly didn’t know the

play or

shook her head honestly.

“No?”

“I don’t know.”

you two as a couple

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

glanced at him briefly before shifting her gaze toward Joseph

Beep!

referee blew the whistle.

retracted his gaze, casting a cold, sidelong glance

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

was all but gone. Most players on the court became mere backdrops, leaving him and Joseph to

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

defense on the other side was

giving it his 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 a formidable opponent like

rest of his teammates were at their

to scoring a basket. Finally, he managed to score

cheered, “Holy sh*t, the jerk has

her taking the lead, the female students previously stunned by Josiah’s performance, snapped out of their trance and began cheering him on

off his sweat, revealing his lean ver muscular waist and

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

remained indifferent, and her brows creased.

make it sound so

moment was the issue

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

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

by Josiah for the third time, he noticeably lost his balance and stumbled. His knee hit the ground hard, causing him to grimace

afraid someone might get hurt,” Lysander

“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

on the court had reached

the competition, but Josiah was no easy prey. He only managed to score

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

at the competition were all there for Joseph. Quite a few of them even crafted animated screensavers cheering for him