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 audience knew was that Josiah previously sat

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esteemed alumnus, while others thought he might be a partner

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

know the answer to

play or even heard of

shook her head honestly.

“No?”

“I don’t know.”

two as a

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

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

Beep!

blew the whistle.

retracted his gaze, casting a cold, sidelong glance

even ten minutes into the competition, the audience in the stands all held

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

on the basketball court. From the beginning, he expertly dribbled the ball past the

other side was ineffective and

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,

teammates were at their wits

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

cheered, “Holy sh*t, the jerk has some skills!”

previously stunned by Josiah’s performance, snapped out

jersey and wined off his sweat, revealing his lean ver

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tug at Lysander again. “But I still root for Joseph. His youth

indifferent, and

she make it sound so

her greatest concern at that moment was the issue of

charged ahead, he recklessly sent the players on the opposing

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.

clearly escalating. After Joseph was dodged by Josiah for the third time, he noticeably lost his balance and stumbled. His knee hit the ground

afraid someone might get hurt,”

patted 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 sports game, so

court had reached fever

replicate his glory 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 multiple times in

sleeves to his elbows, the muscles on his arms came into view. It gave him an ascetic

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