Nikolas Cassadine (Marcus Coloma) and Ava Jerome (Maura West) entered into a union of marriage, not for love, but for business. Although these two started a brief romance before Nikolas faked his death and went into hiding, Ava and Nik were not too fond of one another upon his return to Port Charles. It’s even safe to say they are close to loathing one another. Nikolas and Ava have set up prenuptial agreement keeping one another from cheating, even though they claim to have no plans of sleeping with each other.

General Hospital spoilers show Nikolas stepping up in support of Ava as she is approached by Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) at the Metro Court. Nikolas even goes as far as referring to Ava as his wife, as he warns Valentine, “I suggest you back off of my wife.”

General Hospital rumors hint that this marriage that has been meant to be a business deal, will inevitably blossom into something more. Could there be a budding romance in the making for Ava and Nikolas?

Will Nikolas be able to scare off Valentin before he makes more trouble for him and Ava?