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

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

widened—Joe was

“Just don’t cry if

wait till I’m on

Stella asked Keegan what was going

racing and neglects his responsibilities. If we can help him get back on track,

half marathon? He’s so young, and you’re… not. Are you trying

about how fast you start. It’s about consistent and steady persistence. It’s not just a physical challenge, but also a test of

recovered for a few months. I’m

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

a little

in Rivera is six kilometers around, and a

in advance, and when Stella

sun at one of the stations. When he saw Keegan, he

Alexis Currie, President of Anxing Automobile Trading Group and founder of the Xingang Racing Team,” then added, “This is

off his sunglasses, revealing a shrewd face, and smiled, “You used to call me brother

had to

“Hello, Brother

“My sister-in-law is sweet,” then turned to Keegan, “Why are

“Not as old as you. My wife thinks I

a moment and finally said,

Stella was speechless.

He brought them to ensure Keegan wouldn’t back

nervous seeing Stella, and then even more so when

Keegan wasn’t joking—he really had a shot

“Kid, if you can beat

be waiting

was pumped up and ready

his all? He had to win or risk losing face

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