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:

be late, Joe. Don’t chicken

widened—Joe was the

unfazed, “Just don’t cry

wait till I’m on the

asked Keegan

neglects his responsibilities. If we can help him get back

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

calm, “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

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

a strong foundation. If I reach my limit, I’ll stop. Don’t

a little

in Rivera is six kilometers around, and a half marathon

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

the sun at one of the stations.

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

“You used to call me brother in school, and

“I had

greeted, “Hello,

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

said, “Not as old as you. My wife thinks I look like

studied him for a moment and finally

Stella was speechless.

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

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

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

you can beat him, I’ll make you

luck! I’ll be waiting for you at the

up and

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

warming up, when the starting gun went off, Joe shot out like an arrow. Being