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 the caller ID: “Stella’s boyfriend outside

“I’m heading out. Don’t be late, Joe. Don’t chicken out if you’re afraid of

widened—Joe was the one

don’t cry if

on the team!” Joe

up, Stella asked Keegan what was

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

“Why race? A half marathon? He’s so young, and

It’s not just a physical

a few months. I’m really worried about

foundation. If I reach my limit, I’ll stop.

felt a little

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

when Stella arrived, she saw

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

of Anxing Automobile Trading Group and founder of the Xingang

took off his sunglasses, revealing a shrewd face, and smiled, “You used to call me brother in school, and now I’m Mr.

replied, “I had

“Hello,

turned to Keegan, “Why are you

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

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

Stella was speechless.

soon arrived with two friends. He brought them to ensure

energy, he got nervous seeing Stella, and then even more so when

convinced Keegan wasn’t joking—he really had a

you can beat him, I’ll

“Good luck! I’ll be waiting for

pumped up and

on, how could he not give it his all? He had to win

out like an arrow.