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

answered, “I’m heading out. Don’t be late, Joe. Don’t chicken out if you’re afraid of

was the

“Just don’t

till I’m on the team!” Joe

up, Stella asked Keegan what was

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

race? A half marathon? He’s so young, and

you start. It’s about consistent and steady persistence. It’s not just a physical challenge,

a few months. I’m really worried about such intense

I have a strong foundation.

felt a little

around, and a half marathon

in advance, and when Stella arrived, she saw supply stations

man wearing sunglasses was lounging in the sun at one of the stations.

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

a shrewd face, and smiled, “You

replied, “I had to

“Hello,

is sweet,” then turned to Keegan,

My wife thinks I look like a college

a moment and finally

Stella was speechless.

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

came in with high energy, he got nervous seeing Stella, and then even more so when he

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

if you can beat him, I’ll make

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

pumped up and ready to

give it his all? He had to

went off, Joe shot out