"Dream - 80-year-old billionaire, Nicolas Puech, heir to the Hermès fashion dynasty, plans to adopt his 51-year-old gardener. Not only will the elderly man become his adopted son, but his life will also suddenly transform into that of a wealthy person after being appointed as the heir to the billionaire's wealth. This unusual decision to pass on his immense wealth and real estate properties to his gardener has sparked strong speculation."

To inaugurate the adoption of the gardener, it is alleged that Puech has initiated a legal process supported by a strong legal team. The gardener is reported to be married to a woman from Spain and has two children. They will inherit a significant portion of Puech's wealth, including acquiring substantial properties in Marrakesh, Morocco, and Montreux, Switzerland, worth US$5.9 million.

Puech previously donated his wealth to the Isocrates foundation, which he established to combat misinformation. Puech's relationship with Hermès provides a glimpse into the motivations behind his unusual choice for his heirs.

The bitter rift emerged in 2014 when LVMH, its luxury conglomerate rival, acquired a majority stake in Hermès, triggering a fierce dispute within the family. Puech's departure from the company's board of directors amidst this turmoil signifies an irreparable conflict with his family.

"He resigned because he felt besieged by members of his family for several years, who had attacked him in various fields, not only related to LVMH," said spokesperson Puech at the time."