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?”

rang, and Stella saw the

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

widened—Joe was the one

don’t cry if

on the team!”

hanging up, Stella asked Keegan what

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

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

long-distance 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

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

a strong foundation. If I reach

felt a

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

and when Stella arrived,

wearing sunglasses was lounging in the sun at one

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

sunglasses, revealing a shrewd face, and smiled, “You

had to grow

“Hello, Brother

then turned to Keegan,

“Not as old as you. My wife thinks I

moment and finally

Stella was speechless.

arrived with two friends. He brought them to ensure Keegan wouldn’t back out if

seeing Stella, and then

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

you can

waiting for you at

up

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

warming up, when the starting gun went off, Joe shot out like