Ghost orchestrated Holly's departure primarily because he did not trust her and sought to sever her relationship with Tommy. His aim was to remove her influence from Tommy's life and the dynamics of their criminal enterprise.
Ghost's Distrust and Motivations
Ghost's decision to make Holly leave stemmed from a deep-seated distrust of her intentions and her influence over his best friend, Tommy Egan. He perceived Holly as a volatile element who could complicate their business affairs and potentially jeopardize their operations or expose them to risk. By removing her, Ghost hoped to stabilize Tommy, who often acted impulsively, and keep him focused on their shared goals.
To achieve this, Ghost paid Holly off, offering her money as an incentive to leave New York City and permanently end her relationship with Tommy. This strategic move was a calculated effort to manipulate the situation to his advantage, ensuring that Holly was out of the picture and away from Tommy's life.
Holly's Brief Departure and Return
Although Ghost successfully convinced Holly to leave New York initially, his efforts proved to be only a temporary solution. Despite the payment and her initial departure, Holly eventually returned to reunite with Tommy, demonstrating the strong bond between them and the limitations of Ghost's intervention.
