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?”

then, Keegan’s phone rang, and Stella saw the

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

widened—Joe was the

unfazed, “Just don’t cry if

wait till I’m on the

up, Stella asked Keegan

and neglects his responsibilities. If we can

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

was calm, “Stella, long-distance running isn’t about how fast you start. It’s about consistent and steady persistence. It’s not just a physical challenge,

a few months. I’m really

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

a little

park in Rivera is six kilometers around,

advance, and when Stella arrived, she saw supply stations set up every

dressed man wearing sunglasses was lounging in the sun at

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

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

“I had to

“Hello,

sweet,” then turned to Keegan, “Why are you

old as you. My

moment and finally said, “Your

Stella was speechless.

them to ensure Keegan wouldn’t back

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

was convinced Keegan wasn’t joking—he really had

joked, “Kid, if you can beat

luck! I’ll be waiting for you at the finish

was pumped up and ready

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

off, Joe shot out like