Hardy didn't care about what they had done in the past. After all, they had collaborated with the Germans to survive. Hardy couldn't bring himself to pursue civilians who had been forced to collaborate with the enemy because their government had failed to provide the protection it should have.
Moreover, the fact that the French government hadn't taken action against them suggested that their offenses weren't too severe.
Meanwhile, Andy had successfully contacted France's Bolloré Shipping Company. The owner, Vincent Bolloré, came to visit Hardy, and the two had a very enjoyable conversation.
Bolloré Shipping, founded in 1822, is one of France's oldest shipping companies. Like many others, they had suffered significant losses during World War II. Currently, they still owned 12 ships, which was impressive. They had routes connecting the U.S., Australia, various African countries, and Asia. Vincent Bolloré was very interested in Hardy's investment.
