Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted by Eleven Jewell

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?”

Stella saw the caller

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

widened—Joe was

remained unfazed, “Just don’t

on the team!”

up, Stella asked Keegan

and neglects

He’s so young, and you’re… not. Are you trying to kill yourself running

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

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

foundation. If I reach

felt a little

six kilometers around, and a half

in advance, and when Stella arrived,

wearing sunglasses was lounging in the sun at one of the stations. When he saw Keegan,

introduced her, “This is Alexis Currie, President of Anxing Automobile Trading

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

had to

“Hello, Brother

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

old as you. My wife thinks

finally said, “Your wife sure knows how to

Stella was speechless.

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

he got nervous seeing Stella, and then

was convinced Keegan wasn’t joking—he really had

can beat him, I’ll make

be waiting for you at the

pumped up and ready to

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

out like an arrow. Being young

He didn’t speed up just because Joe