GHOSTED BY GOLD

job to disappear, he was sudd

is unsettling. This scene opens with her in her studio, trying to immerse herself in her art, but she is distracted by thoughts of Tony. She tries to brus

th. Her friend Lila stops by, offering her blunt but caring perspective on the situation and advising Jade to ke

She couldn't shake the image of Tony's face, that mix of vulnerability and determination that had tugged

, her eyebrows raised. "Eart

aside. "What if he's more than

ce yourself. Because billionaire baggage

out his recent decisions. They bring up Jade's mural and how his involvement with her is seen as a "risk" to the family's pristine image.

esistance is strong, and the meeting leaves him feeling torn between his loyalty to them and his connection to Jade. This

arles said, his tone sharp. "This girl, this... artis

to keep his voice steady. "Maybe I

This isn't about you. It's about the Aldridge

alize that the family meeting has left him shaken. He apologizes for leaving so abruptly and confides in her about t

ion brings them closer, and Tony feels a sense of relief he hasn't experienced in years. This moment m

Jade's. "Sometimes I wonder what it would

's something you're meant to figure out. And maybe it doesn't m

ession softening. "You mak

a "reckless artist" trying to climb the social ladder. The article hints at Tony's family disapproving of her, and Jade is mortified by t

Tony reassures her, telling her that he values her and doesn't care about what others think. However, the incident plants seeds of doubt in bo

. "This is why I keep my distance from people like you.

. "You're not. You're so much more than tha

But maybe your family does. And maybe

felt truly comfortable with. He tells her how her honesty and boldness make him feel free and alive in a way he's

r. However, the weight of his family's expectations and the scrutiny from t

t to hide from this anymore. From us. You make

. "Then be happy, Tony. But only i

both of them caught between the fear of what wa

risk losing his position in the family business. His father makes it clear that their association with

ly. He's forced to consider what he values more: his family's approval or his happiness with J

"You have a choice to make, Tony. Her, or

s, his heart pounding. "You don't

en prove it. Walk away, and

emotions. Jade senses the change and feels a pang of disappointment, but she tries to give him the space he needs.

eling as if she's been ghosted all over again. She returns to her art, pou

ooked away. "I just... need so

passing second. "I get it. But remember I'm here becau

ache settling in her chest, the ghost

satisfy his family's expectations. He decides he's willing to fight for her, even if it means risking his place

r connection is worth the fight. This sets the stage for the story's climax, where Tony will hav

t pounding, his voice steady. "I'm do

searching for him. "Are y

ce. "I am. I'll fight for you,

s past felt distant, as if he was fi