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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?”

rang, and Stella saw

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

eyes widened—Joe was the

unfazed, “Just don’t cry

till I’m on the team!” Joe

hanging up, Stella asked Keegan what

and neglects his responsibilities. If we can help him get back on track, she’ll

frowned, “Why race? A half marathon? He’s so young, and you’re… not.

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

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

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

felt a little

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

and when Stella

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

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

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

had to

“Hello,

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

My wife thinks I

finally said, “Your wife sure knows how

Stella was speechless.

friends. He brought them to ensure

energy, he got nervous seeing Stella, and then even

Keegan wasn’t joking—he really had a shot at joining the Xingang Racing

joked, “Kid, if you can beat him, I’ll make

I’ll be waiting for you at the finish

was pumped up and

his all? He had to win or

warming up, when the starting gun went off, Joe shot out like an

up just because