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 caller ID: “Stella’s boyfriend

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

eyes widened—Joe was the

“Just don’t cry

wait till I’m on the team!” Joe

asked Keegan what was going

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

A half marathon? He’s so young, and

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

bit her lip, “You’ve only recovered for a few months. I’m really worried about

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

felt a

in Rivera is six kilometers around,

had the park cleared in advance, and when Stella

casually dressed man wearing sunglasses was lounging in the sun

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

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

replied, “I had

greeted, “Hello,

sweet,” then turned to Keegan, “Why are you racing young

as you. My wife thinks I look like a

for a moment and finally said, “Your wife sure knows how to

Stella was speechless.

two friends. He brought them

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

joking—he really had a

joked, “Kid, if you can beat

I’ll be waiting for you at

pumped up and ready

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 strong, he quickly left Keegan