Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

Keegan said, “I already told Alexis that if you can beat me tomorrow, he’ll let you join the team.”

Joe got Alexis’s WhatsApp number, and the “Come on” message he received confirmed Keegan’s words.

Excited, Joe immediately asked, “What time and where tomorrow?”

Keegan gave him the time and address, adding, “Make sure to load up on carbs. Twenty kilometers isn’t a joke.”

Joe, full of confidence, replied, “You should exercise more, old man. I’m ten years younger, so I’ll definitely win this half marathon. Get ready to introduce me to the team!”

Keegan chuckled, “Alright, I’ll wait.”

After hanging up, Joe quickly packed his things. “I’m leaving now. I’ve got something important tomorrow. We’ll hang out another day!”

His friend’s voice trailed off behind him, “Seriously? We were supposed to stay out all night, and you’re ditching me?”

The next morning, Keegan got up early, took Stella to breakfast, and drove to the race location.

He wore a sporty outfit, his hair loose and casual instead of his usual slicked-back work style. Stella, initially drowsy, was struck by how handsome he looked.

“Handsome, how old are you?” she teased.

Keegan smirked as he turned the steering wheel, “Sorry, I’m married with kids.”

Stella smiled, “Clothes really do make the man. You change outfits, and suddenly it feels like I have a new husband.”

Keegan asked, “Do you like the old one or the new one?”

Stella sweetly replied, “I like both, as long as it’s you.”

Looking out the window, she asked, “Where are we going, honey?”

Keegan said, “We’re going to show off to your boyfriend outside the circle.”

Stella was puzzled, “What boyfriend outside the circle?”

and Stella saw the caller ID:

“I’m heading out. Don’t be late, Joe.

was

remained unfazed, “Just don’t

on the team!”

hanging up, Stella asked Keegan what was going

youngest son is obsessed with racing and neglects his responsibilities. If

young, and

It’s about consistent and steady persistence. It’s not just a physical challenge, but also a test of mental

only recovered for a few months. I’m

strong foundation. If I reach my

a

lakeside park in Rivera is six kilometers around, and a half marathon is

had the park cleared in advance, and when Stella arrived, she saw supply stations set

man wearing sunglasses was lounging in the sun at one of the stations. When he saw

and introduced her, “This is Alexis Currie, President of Anxing Automobile Trading Group and founder of the Xingang Racing Team,”

revealing a shrewd face, and smiled, “You used to call me brother

replied, “I had to

greeted, “Hello, Brother

then turned to Keegan, “Why are you racing

My wife thinks I look like a college

finally

Stella was speechless.

them to ensure Keegan wouldn’t back out if

came in with high energy, he got nervous seeing Stella, and then

Joe was convinced Keegan wasn’t joking—he really had a shot at joining the

joked, “Kid, if you can beat him, I’ll

luck! I’ll be waiting for you at

pumped up and ready to

cheering him on, how could he not give it his all? He had to win or

out like an arrow. Being young