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?”

and Stella saw

late, Joe. Don’t chicken out if

eyes widened—Joe was

remained unfazed, “Just don’t cry

wait till I’m on the team!” Joe

up, Stella asked Keegan

neglects his

race? A half marathon? He’s so young, and you’re… not. Are you trying to kill yourself running

steady persistence. It’s not

for a few months. I’m really worried

okay. I have a strong foundation. If

a

in Rivera is six kilometers around, and a half

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

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

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

“You used

“I had to

greeted, “Hello, Brother

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

old as you. My wife thinks

moment and finally

Stella was speechless.

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

energy, he got nervous seeing Stella, and then

really had a shot at joining the

“Kid, if you can beat him, I’ll make

I’ll be waiting for you at the

up and ready to

could he not give it his all? He

out like an arrow. Being young and

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