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 caller ID: “Stella’s boyfriend outside the

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

was the one

don’t cry

wait till I’m on the team!”

Stella asked Keegan

with racing and neglects his responsibilities. If we

half marathon? He’s so young, and you’re…

how fast you start. It’s about consistent and steady persistence. It’s not just a physical challenge, but also a test of

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

have a strong foundation. If I reach my limit,

felt a little

around, and a half marathon is three and a half

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

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

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

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

replied, “I had

“Hello,

is sweet,” then turned to Keegan, “Why are you

you. My wife thinks I look like a college

finally said, “Your

Stella was speechless.

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

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

had a shot at

joked, “Kid, if you can beat him, I’ll

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

pumped up and ready

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 an arrow. Being young and