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?”

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

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

was the one

remained unfazed, “Just don’t cry if

I’m on the team!”

asked Keegan what was

neglects his responsibilities.

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

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

“You’ve only recovered for a few months. I’m really worried about such

strong foundation. If I

a little

around, and a half marathon

and when Stella arrived, she saw supply

dressed man wearing sunglasses was lounging in the sun at one of the stations. When

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

and smiled, “You used to call me brother in

replied, “I had to grow

greeted, “Hello,

sweet,” then turned to Keegan, “Why

old as you. My wife

a moment and finally said, “Your wife

Stella was speechless.

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

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

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

can beat him, I’ll make you

waiting for

up and ready

idols cheering him on, how could he not give it his all? He had to win or risk losing face in front

went off, Joe shot out