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 students in the audience knew was that Josiah

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while others thought he might be a partner brought in by

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

know the answer

never seen him play or even

her head honestly.

“No?”

“I don’t know.”

two as a couple

the audience. His gaze was dark and unfathomable,

a nonchalant expression, Lysander glanced at him briefly

Beep!

blew the

gaze, casting a cold, sidelong glance at Joseph, who was flaunting

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

during the friendly match in the first half was all but gone. Most players on the court became mere backdrops, leaving

the beginning, he expertly dribbled the ball past the others and scored a three–pointer in one go.

the other side was ineffective

seeing the situation. During the first half, he was focused on his technique, maintaining a

rest of his teammates were at their wits

scoring a basket. Finally, he managed to score a point for

sh*t, the jerk has some

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

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

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“But I still root for Joseph. His youth is his greatest advantage. He can wear

indifferent, and her brows creased.

she make it sound

greatest concern at that moment was

young, and when he charged ahead, he recklessly sent the players

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 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 before

get hurt,” Lysander said worriedly.

men. A little bump here and there is nothing to fuss about. It’s

on the court had reached

He only managed

once he rolled up his sleeves to his elbows, the

few of them even crafted animated screensavers cheering for him on their phones, holding