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

Don’t be late, Joe. Don’t

widened—Joe was the

don’t cry if you

wait till I’m on the team!”

hanging up, Stella asked

and neglects his responsibilities. If we can help him get

race? A half marathon? He’s so young, and you’re… not. Are you trying to kill

running isn’t about how fast you start. It’s about consistent and steady persistence. It’s not

“You’ve only recovered for a few months. I’m

smiled, “It’s okay. I have a strong foundation. If I reach my limit, I’ll stop. Don’t

a little

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

Stella arrived, she saw supply

was lounging in the sun at one of the stations. When he

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

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

replied, “I had to

“Hello,

sweet,” then turned to

“Not as old as you. My

a moment and finally said, “Your wife sure knows

Stella was speechless.

friends. He brought them to ensure

Joe came in with high energy, he got nervous seeing Stella, and then even more so when he spotted Alexis, stumbling over

joking—he really had a shot

you can beat

added, “Good luck! I’ll be waiting for

pumped up and ready

how could he not give it his all? He had to win or risk losing face in front of

Joe shot out like an arrow. Being young and