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?”

rang, and Stella saw the

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

eyes widened—Joe was

“Just don’t cry if

I’m on the

hanging up, Stella asked Keegan

neglects his responsibilities. If we can help

A half marathon? He’s so young, and you’re…

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

only recovered for a few months. I’m really worried about

strong foundation. If

a

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

and when Stella arrived, she saw supply stations set

casually dressed man wearing sunglasses was lounging in the sun at one of

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

and smiled, “You used to call me brother in school, and

“I had to

greeted, “Hello, Brother

turned to Keegan, “Why

you. My wife thinks I

a moment and finally said, “Your wife

Stella was speechless.

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

he got nervous seeing Stella, and then even more so when he spotted Alexis, stumbling over

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

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

I’ll be waiting for you at

was pumped up and

him on, how could he not give it his all? He had to win or

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