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:

late, Joe. Don’t chicken out

widened—Joe was

remained unfazed, “Just don’t cry if

on

hanging up, Stella asked

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

young, and you’re… not. Are you trying to kill yourself running 20

steady persistence. It’s not just a physical challenge, but also a test of mental strength and willpower. I might not

for a few

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

felt a little

is six kilometers around, and a half marathon

and when Stella arrived, she saw supply

wearing sunglasses was lounging in the sun at one of the

Alexis Currie, President of Anxing Automobile Trading Group and founder of the Xingang

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

replied, “I had to

“Hello,

turned to Keegan, “Why

said, “Not as old as you. My wife thinks

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

Stella was speechless.

He brought them

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

Keegan wasn’t joking—he really had a shot at

if you can beat

be waiting for you at

was pumped up and ready

not give it his all? He had to win or risk losing face

off, Joe shot out like an arrow. Being young and strong, he

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