The final results were only three days away. Shreya had used almost every useful man at Lucknow University. Her marks were high. Her certificates were ready. Her practical scores were full. But she still wanted one last thing. She wanted her name at the very top of the merit list. Only the Vice Chancellor could guarantee that with one special order.

The Vice Chancellor’s name was Dr. Anil Kapoor. He was fifty-five years old. He had a large heavy body and full power over the university. He lived in the big white bungalow inside the campus. Very few students ever went near that house.