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

Don’t be late, Joe.

eyes widened—Joe was the

“Just don’t cry if

till I’m on the team!” Joe

hanging up, Stella asked Keegan

Clint’s biggest headache is that her youngest son is obsessed with racing and neglects his responsibilities. If we

He’s so young, and you’re… not. Are

and steady persistence. It’s not just a physical challenge, but

bit her lip, “You’ve only recovered for a few months. I’m really worried

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

felt a

Rivera is six kilometers around, and a half marathon is

Stella arrived, she saw supply stations set up

man wearing sunglasses was lounging in the sun at one of the stations. When he saw Keegan,

of Anxing Automobile Trading Group and founder of the Xingang Racing Team,”

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

“I had

greeted, “Hello, Brother

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

as old as you. My wife thinks I look

studied him for a moment and finally said, “Your wife sure knows

Stella was speechless.

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

Stella, and then even more

joking—he really had a shot at

if you can beat

waiting

was pumped up and ready to

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

up, when the starting gun went off, Joe shot out like an