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 the

heading out. Don’t be late, Joe. Don’t

eyes widened—Joe was the one

don’t cry if

on

hanging up, Stella asked Keegan what was going

neglects his responsibilities. If we can

young, and you’re… not. Are you

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.

recovered for a

I have a strong foundation.

a little

kilometers around, and a half marathon is three and

the park cleared in advance, and when Stella arrived, she saw supply

sun at one of the stations.

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

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

replied, “I had

“Hello,

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

My wife thinks I look like a college

studied him for a moment and finally

Stella was speechless.

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

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

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

“Kid, if you can beat him, I’ll

be waiting for you

pumped up

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

went off, Joe shot out like an arrow. Being young and strong, he quickly left Keegan