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.

was that Josiah previously sat

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

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

truly didn’t know the answer to

play or even heard

shook her

“No?”

“I don’t know.”

you two as a

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

at him briefly before

Beep!

referee blew the

casting a cold, sidelong glance at Joseph, who

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

half was all but gone. Most players on the court became mere backdrops, leaving

was aggressive on the basketball court. From the beginning, he expertly dribbled the

defense on the other side was ineffective

was already 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 Josiah, he had no choice but to bulldoze

his teammates were at their wits end with Josiah.

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

cheered, “Holy sh*t, the jerk

taking the lead, the female students previously stunned by Josiah’s performance, snapped out of their trance

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

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for Joseph. His youth is his greatest advantage.

remained indifferent, and her brows

Must she make it

her greatest concern at that moment

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

render Joseph’s strengths useless. Then, without missing a beat, he could organize a counterattack. His leadership skills were

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. It took him a while

get hurt,” Lysander said worriedly.

bump here and there

competition on the court had reached

Josiah was no easy prey. He only managed to score a beautiful three–pointer from afar before he was blocked

in a fitted 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 to a mature man.

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