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?”

saw the caller ID:

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

eyes widened—Joe was

don’t

I’m on the team!”

hanging up, Stella asked Keegan what was

racing and neglects his responsibilities. If we can help him get back on track, she’ll definitely be

and you’re… not. Are you trying to kill yourself running

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

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

okay. I have a strong foundation. If I reach my limit, I’ll stop.

felt a

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

and when Stella arrived, she saw supply

was lounging in the sun at one of the stations. When he saw

“This is Alexis Currie, President of Anxing Automobile Trading Group and founder of the

revealing a shrewd face, and smiled, “You used to call me brother in

“I had to grow

“Hello,

sister-in-law is sweet,” then turned

as you. My wife thinks I look like

for a moment and finally said, “Your wife sure knows how to

Stella was speechless.

them to ensure Keegan wouldn’t back

with high energy, he got nervous seeing Stella, and then even more

had a shot at joining the

if you can beat

I’ll be waiting for you at the finish

pumped up and

it his all? He

Joe shot out