Ava has been the mastermind behind many schemes since her introduction to the soap in 2013.
To further complicate things, Esme is dating Nikolas' son, Spencer (played by Nicholas Chavez).
The verbal sparring that goes on between Ava and Esme will go down in soap history.

“She’s burdened with this situation, with Ryan [Chamberlain, Jon Lindstrom].
She’s a little tweaked, and so I love it.
It’s an interesting character.”

Bad guys move story forward."