Sophia also didn't choose to have Tyler's hand on her inner thigh, but there it was. She also didn't choose to have Patricia grab her by the head and turn her face and then plant one on her lips either, but it happened. The choice to let it go further came after the fact. Were these other two instances abuse? Most would probably say no because these other two characters are not adversarial. However Tyler was pretty much still a stranger at this point. My Man Bennet is very proud, and Sophia attempted to cut him down to size by saying he probably has a 3 inch weenie, so in an attempt to protect his ego, he proved her wrong. Outwardly she displayed annoyance at this domineering gesture, but her inner monologue told a different story, one of lust.
On another note: Contrary to how most people view the Sophia/Bennet saga, It is NOT blackmail or extortion. A more accurate term to describe their situation is one of bartering, or even reciprocity. Dylan didn't pass his test because he neglected his studies (probably because he was too busy plotting ways to get into mama's panties). Nevertheless mama bear thinks it's unfair, and approaches Bennet about giving her twit son another chance. He basically tells her that rules are rules and it would be unfair to his other students if he were to break the rules just for her son. So she keeps attempting to persuade him to give twit boy another chance. But Bennet is a hard ass, yet like most of us men, has a weakness for sex. So he proposes a deal. He'll break the rules on her behalf, but ONLY for this one thing (this weakness). Take it or leave it. (I know I wrote something similar to this earlier in the thread, but it was more exaggerated and silly. But now I'm being serious).
Can anyone tell me how Bennet is blackmailing her? That term does not apply here. Aiden (yes) but Bennet (no). Now sure, what Bennet is doing is rather scummy and distasteful, but it is not blackmail.