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?”

Keegan’s phone rang, and Stella saw the caller ID:

out. Don’t be late, Joe. Don’t

was the

“Just don’t cry if you

I’m on the team!”

hanging up, Stella asked Keegan what was

her youngest son is obsessed with racing and neglects his responsibilities. If we can help him get back

frowned, “Why race? A half marathon? He’s so young, and you’re… not. Are you trying to kill yourself running 20

running isn’t about how fast you start. It’s about consistent and steady persistence. It’s not just a physical challenge,

recovered for a few months. I’m really worried

a strong foundation. If

a

is six kilometers around, and a half marathon is three and a half

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

casually dressed man wearing sunglasses was lounging in the sun at

President of Anxing Automobile Trading Group and founder of the Xingang Racing

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

replied, “I had

greeted, “Hello,

“My sister-in-law is sweet,” then turned to

My wife thinks I look like a

and finally said, “Your wife sure knows how to

Stella was speechless.

two friends. He brought them to ensure Keegan wouldn’t back

energy, he got nervous seeing Stella, and then

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

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

be waiting for you at the

pumped up

give it his all? He had to win

warming up, when the starting gun went off, Joe shot out like an arrow. Being