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?”

phone rang, and Stella saw the caller ID: “Stella’s boyfriend outside

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

widened—Joe was the

remained unfazed, “Just don’t cry

I’m on the

hanging up, Stella asked Keegan what was going

son is obsessed with racing and neglects his responsibilities. If we can help him get back on track, she’ll

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

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

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

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

felt a little

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

advance, and when Stella arrived, she saw supply

sunglasses was lounging in the sun at one of the stations. When he

Automobile Trading Group and founder of the Xingang Racing Team,” then added, “This is my wife,

smiled, “You used

replied, “I had to

greeted, “Hello, Brother

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

old as you. My wife thinks I look like a

finally said, “Your wife sure knows how

Stella was speechless.

friends. He brought them to ensure Keegan

energy, he got nervous seeing Stella, and then even

had a shot at joining the Xingang

“Kid, if you can beat him, I’ll make

I’ll be waiting for

pumped up and ready to

it his all? He had to win or risk losing

went off, Joe shot out

his pace steady. He didn’t speed up just because Joe did; he

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