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?”

Keegan’s phone rang, and Stella saw the caller ID: “Stella’s boyfriend outside the

out. Don’t be late, Joe. Don’t chicken out if you’re afraid of

eyes widened—Joe was

remained unfazed, “Just don’t cry

till I’m on

hanging up, Stella asked Keegan what was

is obsessed with racing and neglects his responsibilities. If we can help

“Why race? A half marathon? He’s so young, and you’re… not.

persistence. It’s not just a physical challenge, but also a test of mental strength

only recovered for a few months. I’m

I have a strong foundation. If

felt a little

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

in advance, and when Stella arrived, she

dressed man wearing sunglasses was lounging in the sun at one of

Stella over and introduced her, “This is Alexis Currie, President of Anxing Automobile Trading Group and founder of the Xingang

took off his sunglasses, revealing a shrewd face, and smiled, “You used to

replied, “I had

greeted, “Hello,

“My sister-in-law is sweet,” then turned to Keegan, “Why are you

“Not as old as you. My wife thinks I look like a college

studied him for a moment and finally said,

Stella was speechless.

with two friends. He brought them to ensure Keegan wouldn’t

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

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

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

waiting

was pumped up and

not give it his all? He had to win or

up, when the starting gun went off, Joe shot out like an arrow. Being young and strong,