It was her intention to make Maria realize what she could do.

She could easily give Vivian an opportunity to become an A-list actress.

Maria, on the other hand, would get nothing from her because she was a small fry from a small, remote town.

Patricia wanted to make Maria see how she made Vivian famous. This was her punishment.

After all, Maria shouldn't have tried to audition at Yeez Entertainment and upset Vivian.