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?”

then, Keegan’s phone rang, and Stella saw the

“I’m heading out. Don’t be late, Joe. Don’t chicken out if

eyes widened—Joe was

don’t cry

wait till I’m on the

asked Keegan what was going

that her youngest son is obsessed with racing and neglects his responsibilities. If we can

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

running isn’t about how fast you start. It’s about consistent and steady persistence. It’s not just a physical challenge, but also a test of mental strength and willpower. I might

a few months. I’m really worried

“It’s okay. I have a strong foundation. If

a

is six kilometers around,

and when Stella arrived, she saw supply stations set up every

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

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

smiled, “You used to call

had to

greeted, “Hello,

turned to Keegan, “Why are

as old as you. My wife thinks I look like a

moment and finally said,

Stella was speechless.

friends. He brought them

energy, he got nervous seeing Stella, and then even more so when he spotted Alexis, stumbling over his

had a shot at joining the Xingang Racing

can

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

up and ready

two idols cheering him on, how could he not give it his all? He had to win or risk losing face

shot out like an arrow. Being young and strong,