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.

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

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while others thought he might be

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

know the answer to that.

him play or even heard of

shook her head

“No?”

“I don’t know.”

a couple really are…

Josiah sensed something and looked up at the audience. His gaze was dark and unfathomable,

him briefly before shifting her gaze toward

Beep!

blew

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

the audience in the stands all held their breaths, not

first half was all but gone. Most

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

other side was

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

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 team that had been losing.

“Holy sh*t, the jerk has

performance, snapped out of their trance and began cheering him

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

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

remained indifferent, and her

she make it sound

greatest concern at that moment was

was young, and when he charged ahead, he recklessly sent the players on the opposing

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

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

someone might get

her and coaxed, “Don’t worry. They’re all grown men. A little bump here and there is nothing to fuss about. It’s a

court had reached

in the first half of the competition, but Josiah was no easy prey. He only managed to score a beautiful three–pointer from afar before he was blocked

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

even crafted