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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?”

Keegan’s phone rang, and Stella saw the caller ID:

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

eyes widened—Joe was the one

remained unfazed, “Just don’t cry if you

till I’m on the team!” Joe

Stella asked

her youngest son is obsessed with racing and neglects his responsibilities. If we can help him get

and you’re… not. Are you trying to

about consistent and steady persistence. It’s not just

her lip, “You’ve only recovered for a

have a strong foundation. If I

a

around, and a half marathon is

the park cleared in advance, and when Stella arrived, she saw supply stations

the sun at

took Stella over and introduced her, “This is Alexis Currie, President of Anxing Automobile Trading

off his sunglasses, revealing a shrewd face, and smiled, “You used to call me

replied, “I had to grow

“Hello,

grinned, “My sister-in-law is sweet,” then turned to Keegan, “Why are you racing young

as you. My wife

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

Stella was speechless.

He brought them to ensure Keegan wouldn’t back out if

seeing Stella, and then

joking—he really had a shot at joining the Xingang

you can beat

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

pumped up and ready

could he not give it his all? He had to win or risk losing face in front

went off, Joe shot out

Keegan kept his pace steady. He didn’t speed up just because