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?”

phone rang, and Stella saw the caller ID: “Stella’s boyfriend outside

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

widened—Joe was the one

unfazed, “Just don’t cry if you

wait till I’m on the

Stella asked Keegan

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

so young, and you’re… not. Are you trying to kill yourself running 20

calm, “Stella, 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

bit her lip, “You’ve only recovered for a few months.

okay. I have a strong foundation. If I reach my limit,

felt a

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

when Stella arrived,

lounging in the sun at one of the stations. When

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

smiled, “You used to call

had

greeted, “Hello,

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

as old as you. My wife thinks I look

for a moment and finally

Stella was speechless.

two friends. He brought them

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

was convinced Keegan wasn’t joking—he really had a shot at joining the Xingang Racing

can beat

I’ll be waiting

up and ready to

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

the starting gun went off, Joe shot out like an arrow. Being young and strong, he