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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?”

saw the caller ID: “Stella’s boyfriend

heading out. Don’t be late,

eyes widened—Joe was the

“Just don’t cry if

till I’m on the team!”

up, Stella asked

and neglects his responsibilities. If we can help

half marathon? He’s so young, and you’re… not. Are you trying

consistent and steady persistence. It’s not just a physical

a few months. I’m really

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

felt a little

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

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

lounging in the sun at one of the

over and introduced her, “This is Alexis Currie, President of Anxing Automobile Trading Group and founder of the Xingang Racing Team,” then added, “This is my wife,

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

“I had to

greeted, “Hello,

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

old as you. My wife thinks I look

and finally said, “Your

Stella was speechless.

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

nervous seeing Stella, and then even more so when

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

can beat him,

“Good luck! I’ll be waiting for you at

pumped up and

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

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

pace steady. He didn’t speed up