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:

heading out. Don’t be late, Joe.

eyes widened—Joe was the one

don’t cry if you

wait till I’m on the team!”

Stella asked Keegan what was going

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

so young, and

was calm, “Stella, long-distance running isn’t about how fast you start. It’s about consistent and steady persistence. It’s

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

smiled, “It’s okay. I have a strong foundation. If I reach my limit,

a

largest lakeside park in Rivera is six kilometers around, and a half marathon is three

Stella arrived,

casually 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 Xingang Racing Team,” then

“You used

“I had to

greeted, “Hello,

then turned to

“Not as old as you. My wife thinks I

moment and finally said, “Your wife sure knows how to

Stella was speechless.

friends. He brought them to ensure Keegan

nervous seeing Stella, and then

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

you can beat him,

added, “Good luck! I’ll be waiting for you at the

was pumped up and ready

it his all?

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