The Charming Ex-Wife (Lysander and Josiah) novel Chapter 585

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. 

All the students in the audience knew was that Josiah previously sat with the principal. At that point, they 

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

Amidst the surrounding chatter, Daphine tugged at Lysander’s sleeve, whispering, “Does Josiah know how to play basketball?” 

Lysander truly didn’t know the answer to that. 

She had never seen him play or even heard of it. 

Therefore, she shook her head honestly. 

“No?” 

“I don’t know.” 

“Wow, you two as a couple really are… 

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

With a nonchalant expression, Lysander glanced at him briefly before shifting her gaze toward Joseph from him. 

Beep! 

The referee blew the whistle. 

Josiah retracted his gaze, casting a cold, sidelong glance at Joseph, who was flaunting away. 

Not even ten minutes into the competition, the audience in the stands all held their breaths, not daring to make a sound. 

With Josiah’s participation, the atmosphere during the friendly match in the first half was all but gone. Most players on the court became mere backdrops, leaving him and Joseph to compete. 

Josiah 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. 

The defense on the other side was ineffective and as good as non–existent. 

Joseph, who 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 way through. 

The rest of his teammates were at their wits end with Josiah. 

With gritted teeth, Joseph charged forward, swiftly completing a series of moves from interception to scoring a basket. Finally, he managed to score a point for his team that had been losing. 

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

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

Joseph lifted his jersey and wined off his sweat, revealing his lean ver muscular waist and abs. Danhne 

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couldn’t help but tug at Lysander again. “But I still root for Joseph. His youth is his greatest advantage. He can wear down Josiah just by outlasting him.” 

Lysander’s expression remained indifferent, and her brows creased. 

Outlast? Must she make it sound so suggestive? 

Anyway, her greatest concern at that moment was the issue of safety. 

Joseph was young, and when he charged ahead, he recklessly sent the players on the opposing team flying several meters away on multiple occasions. 

Josiah had an advantage with his vast 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 unparalleled. 

However, the conflict between the two men was clearly escalating. After Joseph 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 he managed to stand up and continue. 

“I’m afraid someone might get hurt,” Lysander said worriedly. 

Daphne 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 conflict is inevitable.” 

The competition on the court had reached fever pitch. 

Joseph tried to 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 succession. thoroughly hemmed in. 

Josiah was dressed 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 girls at 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 support. 

But at that moment, countless cheerleaders had switched sides, turning their cameras on to take photos. and videos of Josiah. 

Josiah had a reserved and icy demeanor. At that moment, he stepped onto the court with an air of brooding intensity, and his playing style could only be described as aggressive. After intercepting the ball once again, he unexpectedly made a reverse three–pointer. He moved with such grace that it was a sight to