Female vs. Male powerplays

This book amuses me because it shows how (most) men and (most) women view manipulation.  For men, it's all about muscle, money, and power. I say this only from my experience, so If anyone is offended I apologize.  In this novel Dr. Flint uses his position in a extreme sense, he wants Linda, and will try anything and everything to get it.  However, I think he highly underestimated Linda, and how stubborn she would be. (which I find most men really do underestimate how determined ladies can be)  This back and forth game between them over the years went from him merely wanting her as a mistress , to being purely principle.  He then wanted her only because she said no, and continued to say no.  I admire Linda for her unwavering stubborness, and I also think it was her downfall.  Her refusal to give in to him or anyone was also her downfall, and created problems for her.