Why does Claire initially leave her job?

Her new boss cuts her $300 stipend but still expects her to do the work.

How does Claire save the company $2 million?

She returns and cuts the licensing rate from 12% to 9.5% after the client asks for her.

The $300 Fallout

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The $300 Fallout — A technical coordinator walks out over a $300 cut, then returns to rescue a multimillion-dollar contract.

Claire has spent six years handling technical coordination without fanfare. When her new manager eliminates her $300 stipend while still demanding the work, she returns the project files and steps away. The replacement mishandles a critical airport pickup, prompting the client to ask for Claire by name. She comes back, renegotiates the licensing rate from 12% down to 9.5%, and secures a $2 million saving. Later, when someone attempts to frame her for misconduct, an internal audit examines the records and clears her name.

Quick answers

Why does Claire initially leave her job?: Her new boss cuts her $300 stipend but still expects her to do the work.
How does Claire save the company $2 million?: She returns and cuts the licensing rate from 12% to 9.5% after the client asks for her.