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: “Stella’s

late,

widened—Joe was

unfazed, “Just don’t cry

wait till I’m on the team!” Joe

asked Keegan what was going

is obsessed with racing and neglects his responsibilities. If we can help him

and you’re… not. Are

start. It’s about consistent and steady persistence. It’s

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

have a strong foundation. If I reach my

a little

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

and when Stella arrived, she saw supply stations

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

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

took off his sunglasses, revealing a shrewd face, and smiled, “You used to call me brother in school, and now I’m

replied, “I had to grow

greeted, “Hello,

sister-in-law is sweet,” then turned

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

a moment and finally said,

Stella was speechless.

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

nervous seeing Stella, and

really had a shot at joining the Xingang

joked, “Kid, if you can beat him, I’ll make you

waiting for you at the finish

was pumped up and ready to

could he not give it his all? He had to win

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