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

answered, “I’m heading out. Don’t be late, Joe. Don’t chicken out

widened—Joe was the one

unfazed, “Just don’t cry

on the team!”

Stella asked Keegan what

youngest son is obsessed with racing and neglects his responsibilities. If we can help him get back on track, she’ll definitely be

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

“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 of mental strength and willpower. I

only recovered for a few months. I’m really

a strong foundation. If I reach my limit, I’ll

felt a

six kilometers around, and a half marathon is three and

had the park cleared in advance, and when Stella arrived, she saw supply stations set up every

sun at one of the stations.

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

a shrewd face, and smiled, “You used to call me brother in

had

“Hello, Brother

sister-in-law is sweet,” then turned

as you. My wife thinks I look like a college

and finally said, “Your wife sure

Stella was speechless.

friends. He brought them to ensure

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

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

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

waiting for you at

pumped up and ready

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

shot out like an arrow. Being young and strong, he