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                                                                EXHIBIT 10.12

                               OPTION AGREEMENT
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                         AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
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               SELLER:  DIVERSIFIED EASTGATE VENTURE,
                        an Illinois general partnership

               BUYER:   ILLUMINA, INC.,
                        a Delaware corporation
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                               TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE 1  OPTION AGREEMENT.................................................  1

   1.1     Description of Property..........................................  1
   1.2     Grant of Option..................................................  1
   1.3     Option Consideration.............................................  1
   1.4     Term of Option...................................................  2
   1.5     Exercise of Option...............................................  2
   1.6     Expiration of Option.............................................  2
   1.7     Memorandum of Option.............................................  2
   1.8     Termination of Option............................................  2
   1.9     Repayment of Option Deposit......................................  2
   1.10    No Exercise of Option............................................  3

ARTICLE 2  PURCHASE PRICE...................................................  3

   2.1     Purchase Price...................................................  3

ARTICLE 3  ESCROW...........................................................  4

   3.1     Escrow Agent.....................................................  4
   3.2     Opening of Escrow................................................  4
   3.3     Escrow Instructions..............................................  4
   3.4     Close of Escrow..................................................  4
   3.5     Deliveries to Escrow.............................................  5
   3.6     Completion of Documents..........................................  5
   3.7     Prorations, Escrow Fees and Costs................................  5
   3.8     Existing Encumbrances............................................  5
   3.9     Distribution of Funds and Documents..............................  5

ARTICLE 4  TITLE MATTERS....................................................  6

   4.1     Preliminary Title Report.........................................  6
   4.2     Title Insurance..................................................  7
   4.3     Seller's Lease of Building "D" from Buyer........................  7

ARTICLE 5  CONDITIONS TO CLOSE OF ESCROW....................................  7

   5.1     Buyer's Conditions to Close of Escrow............................  7
   5.2     Seller's Conditions to Close of Escrow...........................  8

ARTICLE 6  REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES...................................  8

   6.1     Buyer's Representations and Warranties...........................  8
   6.2     Seller's Representations and Warranties..........................  8
   6.3     Real Estate Commissions..........................................  8
   6.4     Survival of Warranties...........................................  9

ARTICLE 7  ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS...........................................  9

   7.1     Condemnation.....................................................  9
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   7.2     Possession.......................................................  9

ARTICLE 8  GENERAL PROVISIONS...............................................  9

   8.1     Assignment.......................................................  9
   8.2     Attorneys' Fees..................................................  9
   8.3     Counterparts.....................................................  9
   8.4     Entire Agreement.................................................  9
   8.5     Exhibits......................................................... 10
   8.6     Further Assurances............................................... 10
   8.7     Governing Law.................................................... 10
   8.8     Headings......................................................... 10
   8.9     Interpretation................................................... 10
   8.10    Modification, Waiver............................................. 10
   8.11    No Other Inducement.............................................. 10
   8.12    Notices.......................................................... 10
   8.13    Severability..................................................... 11
   8.14    LIQUIDATED DAMAGES............................................... 11
   8.15    WAIVER OF RIGHT TO RECORD LIS PENDENS............................ 12
   8.16    Successors....................................................... 12
   8.17    Time............................................................. 12
   8.18    Time Period Computation.......................................... 12
   8.19    Waiver........................................................... 12
   8.20    Building "D" Lease............................................... 12
   8.21    Mutual Cooperation............................................... 13
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"A"   LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
"A-1" THE SITE PLAN
"B"   INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
"C"   MEMORANDUM OF OPTION
"D"   CONSENT OF ESCROW AGENT
"E"   LIST OF DEVELOPMENT COSTS
"F"   EXISTING PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS
"G"   BUILDING "D" LEASE
"H"   MEMORANDUM OF BUILDING "D" LEASE
"I"   OPTION DEPOSIT DEED OF TRUST
"J"   FORM OF REPAYMENT PROMISSORY NOTE

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                               OPTION AGREEMENT
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                         AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
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     This OPTION AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS ("Agreement"),
effective as of July 6th, 2000 (the "Effective Date"), by and between
DIVERSIFIED EASTGATE VENTURE, an Illinois general partnership ("Seller"), on the
one hand, and ILLUMINA, INC., a Delaware corporation ("Buyer"), on the other
hand, constitutes (1) an option agreement, and, if the option is exercised, (2)
a purchase and sale agreement, and (3) joint escrow instructions to the Escrow
Agent identified herein.

                                   ARTICLE 1
                               OPTION AGREEMENT
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     1.1  Description of Property. Seller owns certain real property
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("Property") located in the County of San Diego, State of California, and more
particularly described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
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     1.2  Grant of Option. Execution of this Agreement by both parties creates a
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binding agreement whereby Seller grants Buyer an option ("Option") to purchase
the Property from Seller on the terms and conditions stated herein.

     1.3  Option Consideration. As partial consideration for the granting of the
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Option described herein, Buyer has concurrently entered into that certain lease
by and between Seller, as Landlord, and Buyer, as Tenant for two buildings,
Building "A" and Building "B", which are to be constructed on the Property, all
as provided in the lease (the "Building "A" and "B" Lease" or the "Lease"). As
additional consideration for the granting of the Option described herein, and
upon the satisfaction of the Loan Commitment Condition described in Section 2(e)
of the Building "A" and "B" Lease, Buyer shall deposit the sum of Six Million
Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,200,000) (the "Option Deposit") with Escrow
Agent, within three (3) business days of written notice from Seller that the
loan contemplated by the Loan Commitment is to fund. The Option Deposit,
together with interest calculated thereon at the rate of nine percent (9%) per
annum (calculated from the date of such deposit until either (a) the Closing
Date, or (b) the Repayment Date, as such terms are defined herein), shall be
applied to the Purchase Price in the event Buyer exercises the Option pursuant
to Section 1.5 herein. In the event Buyer does not exercise the Option as
provided herein, then and in such event, the amount of the Option Deposit plus
interest thereon shall be repaid to Buyer on the later to occur of (i) three
hundred sixty-four (364) days from the date the Option Deposit is provided to
Seller, or (ii) one hundred five (105) days after the occurrence of both lease
commencement and occupancy of the Premises under the Building "A" and "B" Lease
(the later of (i) and (ii) to be the "Repayment Date"). In the event Buyer does
exercise the Option as provided herein, but thereafter defaults in its
obligations to acquire the subject Property, then the amount of the Option
Deposit plus interest thereon shall be repaid to Buyer upon the later to occur
of (A) nine (9) months after the date of such default or (B) one hundred five
(105) days after the occurrence of both Lease commencement and the occupancy of
the Premises under the Building "A" and "B" Lease. The obligation of Seller to
repay to Buyer the amount of the Option Deposit, together with interest thereon,
shall be
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manifested by a promissory note, a form of which shall be agreed upon by Buyer
and Seller and attached hereto as Exhibit "J" (the "Repayment Promissory Note")
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no later than the date of the satisfaction of Loan Commitment Condition, which
Repayment Promissory Note shall be executed by Seller concurrent with the
delivery of the Option Deposit by Buyer. The Repayment Promissory Note shall be
secured by that certain Option Deposit Deed of Trust, defined and described in
Section 1.9 hereof.

     1.4  Term of Option. The term of the Option ("Option Term") shall commence
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on the date of this Agreement and shall expire at 5:00 p.m. on December 1, 2000.

     1.5  Exercise of Option. Buyer may exercise the Option, at any time during
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the Option Term, by delivering directly to Seller (with a copy to Escrow Agent)
written notice of exercise of the Option together with a cashier's check, or
other good funds, payable to Seller in the amount of Two Million Three Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($2,300,000) (the "Exercise Deposit"). Exercise of the Option
shall create a binding purchase and sale agreement whereby Seller agrees to sell
and Buyer agrees to buy the Property, on the terms and conditions stated in this
Agreement.

     1.6  Expiration of Option. If Buyer fails to timely exercise the Option as
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provided hereunder, the option granted hereunder shall automatically, without
any further action of Buyer or Seller hereunder, expire and be of no further
force and effect.

     1.7  Memorandum of Option. Concurrently with execution of this Agreement,
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the parties shall execute and acknowledge, in recordable form, a Memorandum of
Option in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "C". Buyer shall cause the
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Memorandum to be recorded promptly thereafter, at Buyer's expense.

     1.8  Termination of Option.
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          (a)  By Buyer. Buyer may terminate this Agreement and the Option at
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any time by delivering written notice thereof to Seller.

          (b)  By Seller. Seller may terminate this Agreement and the Option if
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Buyer is in default in its obligations to post the Security Deposit under the
Lease, or, once Buyer exercises the option as provided herein, if Buyer is in
default hereunder, provided that Seller has first delivered written notice of
default to Buyer and has provided Buyer with an opportunity to cure such default
for a period of three (3) business days, in the case of any monetary default,
and five (5) business days, in the case of any non-monetary default.

          (c)  Effect of Termination. If this Agreement is terminated as
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permitted herein, or if Buyer fails to exercise the Option prior to expiration
of the Option Term, neither party shall have any further rights or obligations
hereunder, except as specifically set forth herein.

     1.9  Repayment of Option Deposit. In the event this Agreement is terminated
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as provided in Section 1.8(c), then and in such event Seller's obligations to
repay to Buyer the amount of the Option Deposit on or before the Repayment Date
as provided in Section 1.3 above, is secured by that certain Deed of Trust, a
copy of which shall be agreed upon by Buyer

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and Seller and attached hereto as Exhibit "I" no later than the date of the
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satisfaction of the Loan Commitment Condition (the "Option Deposit Deed of
Trust"). The Option Deposit Deed of Trust shall be executed by Buyer and Seller
concurrent with the delivery of the Option Deposit by Buyer and deposited with
Escrow Agent, together with instructions which authorize Escrow Agent to record
the Option Deposit Deed of Trust against the subject Property upon the funding
of the construction loan that is the subject of the Loan Commitment, which
recordation shall occur immediately after and be subordinate to the recordation
of such construction lender's first deed of trust. Buyer shall execute such
commercially reasonable subordination agreement as may be required by the
construction lender with regard to the subordination of the Option Deposit Deed
of Trust and any reasonable required changes to the Option Deposit Deed of Trust
that are required by the construction lender.

     1.10 No Exercise of Option. In the event Buyer elects not to exercise the
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option hereunder and, by written notice to Seller tendered to Seller within five
(5) days of the expiration or termination of such option, notifies Seller of its
desire to negotiate with Seller with regard to an equity interest in Seller,
Buyer shall have the first right to negotiate an equity relationship with Seller
with regard to the ongoing ownership of the Project, which equity relationship
would include (i) a fifty percent (50%) membership interest in Seller, (ii) a
nine percent (9%) preferred return on Buyer's capital investment, (iii) that
Buyer would be a nonmanaging member of Seller, and (iv) that Buyer would be
required to contribute some additional capital with regard to the construction
of the remainder of the Project. Notwithstanding the terms and provisions of the
foregoing sentence, in no event shall Seller be obligated to agree with Buyer as
to any such equity interest in Seller.

                                   ARTICLE 2
                                PURCHASE PRICE
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     2.1  Purchase Price. The total Purchase Price which Buyer agrees to pay and
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Seller agrees to accept for the Property is the sum of (a) Five Million Seven
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($5,750,000) the ("Principle Cash
Consideration"), plus (b) in the event Building "D" is not constructed by
Seller, Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($825,000), (which sum is
equal to sixty percent (60%) of the Building "D" Allowance Amount on Exhibit "E"
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(the "Building "D" Cash Consideration"), plus (c) the product of nine percent
(9%) per annum multiplied by the amount of Three Million Four Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($3,450,000) (the "Interest Cash Consideration") which Interest
Cash Consideration shall be calculated for the period of time between December
1, 2000 and the actual Closing Date, plus (d) the amount of all of the costs
incurred by Seller with regard to the Property, including, but not limited to
those associated with the acquisition and entitlement of the Property and the
construction of the improvements thereon, as the same are outlined on Exhibit
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"E", the aggregate amount of which have been approved by Buyer, which Exhibit
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"E" is attached hereto and is incorporated herein by this reference (the
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"Development Costs"). In the event Building "D" is not constructed by Seller and
the Building "D" Cash Consideration is paid to Seller as a portion of the
Purchase Price, then and in such event the parties acknowledge that the amount
of the Development Costs shall be reduced by the sum of One Million Three
Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,375,000). Buyer and Seller acknowledge
that the specific components of Exhibit "E" may change during the course of
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construction of the improvements to the subject Property and, while the
aggregate amount of the Development Costs may not change without Buyer's
approval, the

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line items of the proposed budget which comprise the aggregate amount of the
Development Costs depicted on Exhibit "E" may be modified by Seller without
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Buyer's approval. Seller may, at its election, periodically provide updates of
Exhibit "E" to Buyer reflecting any such modifications to the line items of the
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Development Costs components.

     The Principle Cash Consideration, the Interest Cash Consideration, the
Building "D" Cash Consideration, if any, and the Development Costs are
collectively referred to herein as the "Purchase Price". The Purchase Price
shall be payable through Escrow as follows:

          (a)  Subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement, provided
Buyer does not default hereunder and the Closing occurs as contemplated hereby,
the Option Deposit and the Exercise Deposit shall be credited against the
Purchase Price.

          (b)  The Cash Consideration and the Development Costs shall be
delivered by Buyer to Escrow Agent in cash, prior to the date scheduled for
Close of Escrow.

          (c)  Any portion of the Building "D" Cash Consideration that has not
been incurred as of the Closing Date shall be disbursed as provided in Paragraph
33 of the Building "D" Lease, as such term is defined below.

                                   ARTICLE 3
                                    ESCROW
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     3.1  Escrow Agent. Chicago Title Insurance Company, ATTN: Shelva Molm, 925
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B Street, San Diego, California 92101 ("Escrow Agent") is designated, authorized
and instructed to act as Escrow Agent pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

     3.2  Opening of Escrow. The "Opening of Escrow" shall be deemed to have
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occurred the date Buyer delivers a fully executed copy of this Agreement to
Escrow Agent together with the Deposit and Escrow Agent acknowledges the same.
Escrow Agent shall acknowledge the date of Opening of Escrow and its agreement
to act as the Escrow Agent hereunder by: (a) executing the Consent of Escrow
Agent attached hereto as Exhibit "D"; and (b) promptly delivering a copy of the
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executed Consent to Seller and Buyer.

     3.3  Escrow Instructions. This Agreement shall constitute initial escrow
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instructions to Escrow Agent. The parties shall execute a copy of Escrow Agent's
general conditions after Opening of Escrow and any additional escrow
instructions reasonably required by Escrow Agent or either party to consummate
the transaction provided for herein; provided, however, such additional escrow
instructions shall not modify or otherwise be inconsistent with the provisions
of this Agreement.

     3.4  Close of Escrow. "Close of Escrow" or "Closing" means the date Escrow
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Agent records the Grant Deed to the Property in favor of Buyer and delivers the
Purchase Price (less applicable charges and adjustments) to Seller. Escrow shall
close on the date that is the earlier to occur of (i) thirty (30) days after the
Commencement Date and occupancy of the Premises under the Lease by Buyer as
Tenant thereunder, or (ii) August 1, 2001 ("Closing Date").

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     3.5  Deliveries to Escrow. Each party shall timely deliver to Escrow, no
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later than one (1) business day prior to Closing the funds and documents
required to complete the Closing (including without limitation the Grant Deed
and the Purchase Price).

     3.6  Completion of Documents. Escrow Agent is authorized to complete the
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documents deposited into Escrow, when appropriate and consistent with this
Agreement.

     3.7  Prorations, Escrow Fees and Costs.
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          (a)  Prorations. The following items shall be prorated in Escrow, as
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of the date of Close of Escrow, based on the latest information available to
Escrow Agent: real property taxes and any bonds and assessments which are
Permitted Exceptions as described in Section 4.2. All prorations shall be made
on the basis of a 30-day month and a 365-day year, unless the parties otherwise
agree in writing.

          (b)  Seller's Payments. Seller will pay: (1) the County Documentary
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Transfer Tax, in the amount Escrow Agent determines to be required by law; (2)
the cost of the Title Policy described in Section 4.2 equal to the cost of a
standard C.L.T.A. Owner's Policy; (3) one-half (1/2) of Escrow Agent's escrow
fee or escrow termination charge; and (4) one-half (1/2) of all recording fees
and charges and other charges and expenses, in accordance with the customary
practices of Escrow Agent.

          (c)  Buyer's Payment. Buyer shall pay the cost of the Title Policy
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described in Section 4.2 equal to the cost of any endorsements or extensions in
coverage to the C.L.T.A. Title Policy and one-half (1/2) of all escrow and
recording fees and charges.

     3.8  Existing Encumbrances. Escrow Agent is authorized to secure
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beneficiary demands and requests for reconveyance for those monetary liens which
are not Permitted Exceptions pursuant to Section 4.2. Buyer has the right to
approve all demands and statements described in this Section, and which are
Permitted Exemptions.

     3.9  Distribution of Funds and Documents. At the Close of Escrow, Escrow
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Agent shall do each of the following:

          (a)  Payment of Encumbrances. Pay the amount of those monetary liens
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which are not Permitted Exceptions to the obligees thereof, in accordance with
the demands approved by Buyer, utilizing funds deposited in Escrow by Buyer.

          (b)  Recordation of Documents. Submit to the County Recorder of San
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Diego County the Grant Deed for the Property, and each other document to be
recorded under the terms of this Agreement or by general usage, and, after
recordation, cause the County Recorder to mail the Grant Deed to Buyer, and each
other such document to the grantee, beneficiary or person acquiring rights
thereunder or for whose benefit said document was recorded.

          (c)  Non-Recorded Documents. Deliver by United States mail (or hold
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for personal pickup, if requested): (1) the Title Policy to Buyer; and (2) each
other non-recorded document received hereunder to the payee or person acquiring
rights thereunder or for whose benefit said document was acquired.

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          (d)  Distribution of Funds. Deliver by United States mail (or as
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otherwise instructed by the receiving party): (1) to Seller, or order, the cash
portion of the Purchase Price, adjusted for other credits and debits provided
for herein; and (2) to Buyer, or order, any excess funds delivered to Escrow
Agent by Buyer.

                                   ARTICLE 4
                                 TITLE MATTERS
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     4.1  Preliminary Title Report.
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          (a)  Delivery to Buyer. As soon as possible after the Opening of
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Escrow, Escrow Agent shall provide to Buyer, at Buyer's expense, a preliminary
title report ("PR") issued by Chicago Title Insurance Company ("Title Insurer")
reflecting the status of title to the Property, and legible copies of all
recorded documents referred to as exceptions therein. The PR will be deemed
received by Buyer on the date of personal delivery or three (3) days after
mailing by Escrow Agent.

          (b)  Time to Object. Buyer shall have until five (5) business days
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after receipt of the matters set forth in Section 4.1(a), and until three (3)
business days after receipt of such matters with respect to any supplement to
the PR containing exceptions not set forth in the original PR, to notify Seller
and Escrow Agent, in writing, of its objection to any such matters.

          (c)  Time to Eliminate Exceptions. If Buyer objects in writing to one
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or more exceptions indicated in the PR, Buyer may negotiate with the Title
Company to eliminate by enforcement, bond or other matter such exception(s) in a
manner reasonably satisfactory to Buyer by the Closing Date. If Buyer cannot
cure any such exception on or before the date that is the later to occur of (i)
twelve (12) business days after the receipt of the PR referenced in Section
4.1(a) above, or (ii) three (3) business days after the receipt of a supplement
to the PR containing exceptions not set forth in the original PR, but in no
event later than September 25, 2000, Buyer shall have the right to terminate
this Agreement. Seller shall reasonably cooperate with Buyer regarding the
elimination of such exceptions, so long as Seller does not incur any additional
expense or liability on account thereof.

          (d)  Existing Permitted Exceptions. Notwithstanding anything in this
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Agreement to the contrary, the exceptions listed on the attached Exhibit "F"
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constitute existing permitted exceptions ("Existing Permitted Exceptions")
which, by execution of this Agreement, Buyer acknowledges and agrees encumber
the Property as of the Closing Date and, to the extent the Title Policy lists
the Existing Permitted Exceptions as exceptions to the policy of title insurance
to be issued to Buyer in conjunction with the consummation of the transaction
that is contemplated hereby, Buyer shall have no right to object to such
exceptions nor shall Buyer have a right to otherwise delay the Closing regarding
such Existing Permitted Exceptions. It is the intent of the parties that, as of
the execution of this Agreement, Buyer is aware of the presence of the Existing
Permitted Exceptions and has entered into this Agreement understanding and
agreeing that it shall take title subject to such Existing Permitted Exceptions.

          (e)  Right to Cancel or Perform. If Buyer cannot or elects not to cure
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each exception to which Buyer has objected, Buyer may elect, at any time during
the Option Term:

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(1) to waive its objections, exercise the Option, and accept title subject to
such exceptions or (2) terminate this Agreement.

     4.2  Title Insurance. The Title Insurer shall issue, or be committed to
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issue, as of the Closing Date, a standard form C.L.T.A. Title Insurance Policy
("Title Policy") insuring Buyer's title to the Property in the amount of the
Purchase Price, subject only to the following permitted exceptions ("Permitted
Exceptions"): (a) current, non-delinquent real estate taxes; (b) the lien of
supplemental taxes, if any, assessed pursuant to Chapter 3.5 of the California
Revenue and Taxation Code; (c) the Existing Permitted Exceptions attached hereto
as Exhibit "F"; (d) the matters set forth in the PR and approved by Buyer
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pursuant to Section 4.1; (e) any other matters approved in writing by Buyer; and
(f) matters excepted or excluded from coverage by the printed terms of the Title
Policy's standard form. The cost of the premium for such Title Policy shall be
paid as described in Section 3.7. Buyer may require the Title Insurer to issue
an A.L.T.A. policy, so long as Buyer bears the expense of any required survey
and any other expense associated therewith.

     4.3  Seller's Lease of Building "D" from Buyer. Seller hereby reserves from
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the grant to Buyer of the Option, the right to lease all of the rentable square
feet of the Building which is to be constructed on the Property and is depicted
as Building "D" on the Site Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A-1" (the "Site
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Plan"). Buyer and Seller have agreed that Seller may lease that portion of
Building "D" which is not designated as common area or recreational facilities
and may do so pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Lease attached hereto
Exhibit "G" (the "Building "D" Lease") which has been executed by Buyer, as
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Landlord, and Seller, as Tenant. The Building "D" Lease provides for a fifty
(50) year Lease Term at One Dollar ($1.00) per year plus utilities. The Building
"D" Lease has been executed concurrent herewith and has, as a condition
precedent, the closing of the acquisition of the Property by Buyer as provided
herein. A memorandum of the Building "D" Lease ("Memorandum of Lease") has been
attached hereto as Exhibit "H", has been approved by Buyer and Seller, and shall
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be recorded against the Property concurrently with the recordation of the
Memorandum of Option.

                                   ARTICLE 5
                         CONDITIONS TO CLOSE OF ESCROW
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     5.1  Buyer's Conditions to Close of Escrow.
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          (a)  Close of Escrow shall be subject to satisfaction or waiver of
each of the following conditions precedent for the benefit of Buyer:

               (1)  The Title Insurer shall issue the Title Policy described in
Section 4.2, subject to only the Permitted Exceptions;

               (2)  The representations and warranties of Seller set forth in
this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Close of Escrow; and

               (3)  Seller shall not be in material default hereunder.

          (b)  Waiver of Conditions. Buyer may unilaterally waive, in writing,
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any of the conditions described in Section 5.1(a)(1), (2) and (3).

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          (c)  Termination of Escrow By Buyer. If any of the foregoing
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conditions is neither satisfied nor waived, Buyer may terminate this Agreement
and the Escrow by giving written notice of termination to Seller and Escrow
Agent. In the event of a proper termination by Buyer, Buyer shall be relieved of
any obligation to purchase the Property and the Deposit shall be returned to
Buyer.

     5.2  Seller's Conditions to Close of Escrow.
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          (a)  Conditions. Seller's obligation to sell the Property to Buyer
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under the terms of this Agreement is subject to satisfaction or waiver of the
following condition precedent for the benefit of Seller:

               (1)  Buyer shall not be in material default under this Agreement;

               (2)  The Building "D" Lease has been executed and delivered by
both of the parties thereto, and Buyer as Landlord is not in default thereunder.

          (b)  Termination of Escrow by Seller. If the foregoing conditions are
neither satisfied nor waived by Seller on or before the scheduled Closing Date,
as the same may be extended, Seller may terminate this Agreement and the Escrow
by giving written notice to Buyer and Escrow Agent. In the event of the
foregoing, Seller shall be entitled to retain the Deposit.

                                   ARTICLE 6
                        REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
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     6.1  Buyer's Representations and Warranties. Buyer agrees, represents and
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warrants, as of the date of execution of this Agreement and as of Close of
Escrow, as follows:

          (a)  Authority. Buyer has full legal right, power and authority to
execute and fully perform its obligations under this Agreement and the other
documents required hereunder, without the need for any further action; and the
persons executing this Agreement and other documents required hereunder on
behalf of Buyer are the only persons required to execute such documents to
legally effect the transactions contemplated hereby and are fully authorized to
do so.

     6.2  Seller's Representations and Warranties.  Seller agrees, represents
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and warrants as follows:

          (a)  Authority. Seller has full legal right, power and authority to
execute and fully perform its obligations under this Agreement, without the need
for any further action; and the person executing this Agreement and other
documents required hereunder on behalf of Seller are the only persons required
to execute such documents to legally effect the transactions contemplated hereby
and is fully authorized to do so.

     6.3  Real Estate Commissions. Each party hereby represents that, except as
          -----------------------
may be the subject of a separate agreement between Landlord and CB Richard
Ellis, Landlord's broker, it is unaware of any real estate commissions which are
or might become due in connection with the sale of the Property pursuant to this
Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify, hold

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harmless and defend the other party from and against any obligation or liability
to pay any such commission or compensation arising from the act or agreement of
the indemnifying party.

     6.4  Survival of Warranties. The representations and warranties given by
          ----------------------
Buyer and Seller in this Article 6, and any and all obligations under this
Agreement to be performed after Close of Escrow, shall survive the Close of
Escrow and delivery of the Grant Deed to Buyer.

                                   ARTICLE 7
                            ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS
                            ----------------------

     7.1  Condemnation. If, prior to the Closing Date, Seller receives actual
          ------------
notice that a condemnation or eminent domain action is filed against the
Property or any part thereof (or that a taking is pending or contemplated),
Seller shall promptly give notice thereof to Buyer. If such taking is of all or
greater than twenty-five percent (25%) of the Property, Buyer may elect, by
written notice delivered to Seller, within five (5) days after receipt of
Seller's notice, to terminate this Agreement and the Escrow. If Buyer does not
deliver written notice of termination within said 15-day period, or if a portion
of the Property is taken which is not greater than twenty-five percent (25%) of
the Property, then Buyer shall be deemed to have approved the condemnation. If
the property is taken by the condemning authority prior to the Closing Date,
such property shall be excluded from the Property conveyed and no portion of the
Purchase Price shall be computed with respect thereto. If the property is not
taken by the condemning authority prior to the Closing Date, then: (a) the
property to be condemned shall be conveyed with the Property; (b) no portion of
the Purchase Price shall be computed with respect thereto; and (c) Buyer shall
assign and deliver to Seller all Buyer's interest in the award for such taking.

     7.2  Possession. Possession of the Property shall be delivered by Seller to
          ----------
Buyer on the Closing Date upon recordation of the Grant Deed.

                                   ARTICLE 8
                              GENERAL PROVISIONS
                              ------------------

     8.1  Assignment. Buyer shall not have the right to assign any of its rights
          ----------
under this Agreement except to a Tenant Affiliate, as such term is defined in
Section 24(c) of the Lease, but only in the event the Lease is assigned to a
Tenant Affiliate pursuant to Section 24(c) of the Lease. Buyer's rights under
this Agreement may not be assigned separate and apart from the Lease.

     8.2  Attorneys' Fees. If either party commences legal proceedings for any
          ---------------
relief against the other party arising out of this Agreement, the losing party
shall pay the prevailing party's legal costs and expenses, including, but not
limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees as determined by the court.

     8.3  Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple copies, each
          ------------
of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one
Agreement after each party has signed such a counterpart.

     8.4  Entire Agreement. This Agreement together with all exhibits attached
          ----------------
hereto and other agreements expressly referred to herein, constitutes the entire
agreement between the

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parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein. All prior or
contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, warranties and
statements, oral or written, are superseded.

     8.5  Exhibits.  All exhibits referred to herein are attached hereto and
          --------
incorporated herein by reference.

     8.6  Further Assurances. The parties agree to perform such further acts and
          ------------------
to execute and deliver such additional documents and instruments as may be
reasonably required in order to carry out the provisions of this Agreement and
the intentions of the parties.

     8.7  Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed, interpreted,
          -------------
construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

     8.8  Headings. The captions and section headings used in this Agreement are
          --------
inserted for convenience of reference only and are not intended to define, limit
or affect the construction or interpretation of any term or provision hereof.

     8.9  Interpretation. The provisions of this document shall be interpreted
          --------------
in a reasonable manner to effect the purpose of the parties and this document.
This document has been negotiated at arm's length and between persons (or their
representatives) knowledgeable in the matters dealt with herein. Accordingly,
any rule of law or legal decision that would require interpretation of any
ambiguities contained herein against the party that has drafted it is not
applicable and is waived.

     8.10 Modification, Waiver. No modification, waiver, amendment or discharge
          --------------------
of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing and signed by
both parties.

     8.11 No Other Inducement. The making, execution and delivery of this
          -------------------
Agreement by the parties hereto has been induced by no representations,
statements warranties or agreements other than those expressed herein.

     8.12 Notices. Notice to either party shall be in writing and either
          -------
personally delivered or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt
requested, addressed to the party to be notified at the address specified
herein. Any such notice shall be deemed received on the date of personal
delivery to the party (or such party's authorized representative) or three (3)
business days after deposit in the U.S. Mail, as the case may be.

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Buyer's Address for Notice:             Seller's Address for Notice:
--------------------------              ---------------------------

Illumina, Inc.                          Mr. William P. Tschantz
9390 Towne Center Drive, Suite 200      Diversified Properties
San Diego, California  92121            1770 Gillespie Way, Suite 101
Attention: Chief Financial Officer      El Cajon, California  92020
Fax:                                    Fax:  (619) 449-7886
    --------------------------------
                                        and

                                        Dean E. Roeper, Esq.
                                        Teel, Palmer & Roeper, LLP
                                        8910 University Center Lane, Suite 630
                                        San Diego, California  92122
                                        Fax:  (858) 875-3909

Either party may change its address for notice by delivering written notice to
the other party as provided herein.

     8.13 Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this
          ------------
Agreement is held to be invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, to any extent,
by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall
not be affected thereby, and each term, provision, covenant or condition of this
Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

     8.14 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. IF BUYER DEFAULTS HEREUNDER, THEN SELLER
          ------------------
UNILATERALLY AND AT ITS OPTION MAY TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT AND ESCROW BY GIVING
WRITTEN DEMAND TO BUYER AND ESCROW AGENT. THEREUPON, SELLER SHALL BE RELIEVED OF
ANY OBLIGATION TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO BUYER, SELLER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO
$2,300,000, THE AMOUNT OF THE EXERCISE DEPOSIT, TOGETHER WITH ANY INTEREST
PROVIDED FOR HEREIN, AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, ESCROW AGENT SHALL RETURN ALL
DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS TO THE PARTIES WHO DEPOSITED SAME, AND ALL TITLE AND
ESCROW CANCELLATION CHARGES SHALL BE CHARGED TO BUYER. IN ADDITION, IF ALL OR
ANY PORTION OF THE EXERCISE DEPOSIT REMAINS IN ESCROW AT THE TIME OF SUCH
DEFAULT BY BUYER, ESCROW AGENT IS IRREVOCABLY INSTRUCTED BY BUYER AND SELLER TO
DISBURSE TO SELLER THE DEPOSIT AND ALL INTEREST EARNED THEREON UPON DEMAND OF
SELLER ALONE AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR BUYER'S DEFAULT HEREUNDER, PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTIONS 1671 AND 1677. IN THE EVENT OF A DEFAULT BY BUYER
AS AFORESAID, SELLER SHALL HAVE NO RIGHT TO SEEK OR OBTAIN SPECIFIC ENFORCEMENT
OF THIS AGREEMENT.

     BUYER AND SELLER AGREE THAT IT WOULD BE EXTREMELY IMPRACTICAL AND
DIFFICULT TO ESTIMATE THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES SELLER MIGHT SUFFER IN THE EVENT OF
BUYER'S DEFAULT HEREUNDER. THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE THAT THE DELIVERY OF THE
DEPOSIT AND ACCRUED INTEREST

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TO SELLER IN THE EVENT OF BUYER'S DEFAULT REPRESENTS A FAIR AND REASONABLE
ESTIMATE OF SAID DAMAGES.

        ____________________                          _____________________
          Buyer's Initials                              Seller's Initials

     8.15 WAIVER OF RIGHT TO RECORD LIS PENDENS. AS PARTIAL CONSIDERATION FOR
SELLER ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, BUYER EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT UNDER
CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, PART II, TITLE 4.5 (SECTIONS 409 - 409.9) OR
AT COMMON LAW OR OTHERWISE TO RECORD OR FILE A LIS PENDENS OR A NOTICE OF
PENDENCY OF ACTION OR SIMILAR NOTICE AGAINST ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY
IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ALLEGED DEFAULT BY SELLER HEREUNDER. BUYER AND SELLER
HEREBY EVIDENCE THEIR SPECIFIC AGREEMENT TO THE TERMS OF THIS WAIVER BY PLACING
THEIR INITIALS IN THE PLACE PROVIDED HEREINAFTER.

        ____________________                          _____________________
          Buyer's Initials                              Seller's Initials

     8.16 Successors. Subject to the limitations on assignment set forth in
          ----------
Section 8.1, all terms of this Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the
benefit of, and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
legal representatives, successors, and assigns.

     8.17 Time.  Time is of the essence of each provision of this Agreement.
          ----

     8.18 Time Period Computation. All periods of time referred to in this
          -----------------------
Agreement shall include all Saturdays, Sundays and state or national holidays,
unless the period of time specifies business days, provided that if the date or
last date to perform any act or give any notice or approval shall fall on a
Saturday, Sunday or state or national holiday, such act or notice may be timely
performed or given on the next succeeding day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or
state or national holiday.

     8.19 Waiver. The waiver by one party of the performance of any term,
          ------
provision, covenant or condition shall not invalidate this Agreement, nor shall
it be considered as a waiver by such party of any other term, provision,
covenant or condition. Delay by any party in pursuing any remedy or in insisting
upon full performance for any breach or failure of any term, provision, covenant
or condition shall not prevent such party from later pursuing remedies or
insisting upon full performance for the same or any similar breach or failure.

     8.20 Building "D" Lease. Also concurrent with the execution of the Lease,
          ------------------
Landlord and Tenant have executed that certain Building "D" Lease, attached
hereto as Exhibit "G" and incorporated herein by this reference, whereby, in the
          -----------
event Tenant executes its rights hereunder and purchases the Property, Landlord
shall lease Building "D", as the tenant, pursuant to the terms and provisions of
the Building "D" Lease. The Building "D" Lease provides for the construction of
Building "D" and for the allocation of the costs incurred in completing the
construction of Building "D" and the improvements attendant thereto. In the
event Landlord is

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unable to construct Building "D" as a result of governmental requirements or
other circumstances, Landlord shall, at its election, so notify Tenant, and the
Purchase Price for the Property shall be increased by the amount of the Building
"D" Cash Consideration.

     8.21 Mutual Cooperation. Upon the closing of the acquisition of the
          ------------------
Property by Buyer, Buyer and Seller will cooperate and execute any other
documents required in order to give effect to the transaction contemplated by
this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the termination of the Building
"A" and "B" Lease.

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<PAGE>

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Agreement as of
the date first written above.

         SELLER:               DIVERSIFIED EASTGATE VENTURE,
                               an Illinois general partnership

                               By:    Diversified Eastgate Pointe, LLC, a
                                      California limited liability company, Its
                                      General Partner

                                      By: ______________________________________
                                          Its:  Manager

                               By:    GFBP Partners, LLC,
                                      a California limited liability company,
                                      Its General Partner

                                      By: ______________________________________
                                          Its:  Manager

         BUYER:                ILLUMINA, INC.,
                               a Delaware corporation

                               By:    __________________________________________
                               Name:  Jay Flatley
                               Title: President & CEO

                               By:    __________________________________________
                               Name:  John R. Stuelpnagel
                               Title: Vice President, Business Development

                     [SIGNATURES PAGE TO OPTION AGREEMENT]

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                                  EXHIBIT "A"
                                 -----------

                         LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
                         -----------------------------

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
SAN DIEGO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

PARCEL 1 THROUGH 3 INCLUSIVE OF PARCEL MAP 18286, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO,
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF, FILED IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY JUNE 21, 1999.

                                 EXHIBIT "A"
                                 -----------
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                                  EXHIBIT "A-1"
                                  -------------

                                  THE SITE PLAN
                                  -------------

                                EASTGATE POINTE
                                ---------------
                                   Site Plan

                                   [GRAPHIC]

                                 EXHIBIT "A-1"
                                 ------------
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                                  EXHIBIT "B"
                                  -----------

                             INTENTIONALLY OMITTED
                             ---------------------

                                  EXHIBIT "B"
                                  -----------
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                                   EXHIBIT "C"
                                   -----------

RECORDING REQUESTED BY:

WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO:

Dean E. Roeper, Esq.
Teel, Palmer & Roeper, LLP
8910 University Center Lane, Suite 630
San Diego, California  92122
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              (Space Above for Recorder's Use)

                         MEMORANDUM OF OPTION AGREEMENT
                         ------------------------------

         This MEMORANDUM OF OPTION AGREEMENT ("Memorandum") is effective as of
July 6th, 2000, by and between DIVERSIFIED EASTGATE VENTURE, an Illinois general
partnership ("Optionor"), and ILLUMINA, INC., a Delaware corporation
("Optionee").

         NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

         1. Grant of Option. Pursuant to that certain Option Agreement and Joint
            ---------------
Escrow Instructions of even date herewith ("Option Agreement"), Optionor has
granted to Optionee the right to acquire ("Option") real property located in the
City of San Diego, County of San Diego, State of California, more particularly
described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
             -----------

         2. Option Term. Optionee has the right to exercise the Option pursuant
            ------------
to the Option Agreement at any time prior to December 1, 2000, on the terms and
conditions set forth in the Option Agreement. The acquisition of the Property
must be closed no later than the Closing Date, as defined in the Option
Agreement ("Closing Date"). In the event the acquisition is not so concluded by
the Closing Date, and title not vested in Optionee, then this Memorandum and the
Option it memorializes shall automatically terminate without any further action
of the parties and shall be of no further force or effect. Said date may be
further extended for certain reasons set forth in the Option Agreement.

         3. Purpose of Memorandum of Option. This Memorandum of Option is
            -------------------------------
executed for the purpose of being recorded, in order to give notice of the
option. This Memorandum of Option is not a complete summary of the terms and
conditions of the Option Agreement, and it is subject to, and shall not be used
to interpret or modify, the Option Agreement.

                                   EXHIBIT "C"
                                   -----------
                                      -1-
<PAGE>

         The parties have entered into this Memorandum of Option Agreement as of
the date first written above.

         OPTIONOR:              DIVERSIFIED EASTGATE VENTURE,
                                an Illinois general partnership

                                By:    Diversified Eastgate Pointe, LLC,
                                       a California limited liability company,
                                       Its General Partner

                                       By: _____________________________________
                                           Its: Manager

                                By:    GFBP Partners, LLC,
                                       a California limited liability company,
                                       Its General Partner

                                       By: _____________________________________
                                           Its: Manager

         OPTIONEE:              ILLUMINA, INC.,
                                a Delaware corporation

                                By:    _________________________________________
                                Name:  Jay Flatley
                                Title: President & CEO

                                By:    _________________________________________
                                Name:  John R. Stuelpnagel
                                Title: Vice President, Business Development

              [SIGNATURE PAGE TO MEMORANDUM OF OPTION AGREEMENT]

                                  EXHIBIT "C"
                                  -----------
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA                         )
                                            )  ss.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO                         )

         On ____________________, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in
and for said County and State, personally appeared ____________________,
personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to
be the person whose name is subscribed to this instrument, and acknowledged to
me that he executed it.

         WITNESS my hand and official seal.

                                           _____________________________________
                                           Notary Public in and for Said State

STATE OF CALIFORNIA                         )
                                            )  ss.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO                         )

         On ____________________, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in
and for said County and State, personally appeared ____________________,
personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to
be the person whose name is subscribed to this instrument, and acknowledged to
me that he executed it.

         WITNESS my hand and official seal.

                                           _____________________________________
                                           Notary Public in and for Said State

                                  EXHIBIT "C"
                                  -----------
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA                         )
                                            )  ss.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO                         )

         On ____________________, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in
and for said County and State, personally appeared ____________________,
personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to
be the person whose name is subscribed to this instrument, and acknowledged to
me that she executed it.

         WITNESS my hand and official seal.

                                           _____________________________________
                                           Notary Public in and for Said State

                                  EXHIBIT "C"
                                  -----------
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                                   EXHIBIT "A"
                                   -----------

                      [TO MEMORANDUM OF OPTION AGREEMENT]

                          LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
                          -----------------------------

                                  EXHIBIT "C"
                                  -----------
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                                   EXHIBIT "D"
                                   -----------

                             CONSENT OF ESCROW AGENT
                             -----------------------

SELLER:                    DIVERSIFIED EASTGATE VENTURE, an Illinois general
                           partnership

BUYER:                     ILLUMINA, INC., a Delaware corporation

ESCROW NO.:                _____________________________________________________

                           _____________________________________________________

         The undersigned ("Escrow Agent") hereby (1) acknowledges delivery of an
Option Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions ("Agreement") dated
_______________ between the Seller and Buyer identified above; and (2) agrees to
act as the Escrow Agent in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement.

         This Consent is executed on _______________ which shall constitute the
"Opening of Escrow" pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Agreement.

         ESCROW AGENT:                CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

                                      By: ____________________________________
                                          Escrow Officer

                                  EXHIBIT "D"
                                  -----------
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                                  EXHIBIT "E"
                                  -----------

                           LIST OF DEVELOPMENT COSTS
                           -------------------------

                            DIVERSIFIED PROPERTIES
                               Development Costs
                                Eastgate Pointe
                              Towne Center Drive
                             San Diego, California

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              HARD COSTS                                             Acres       Square Feet   Cost/Sq.Ft.   Est. Cost
<S>                                                                 <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>          <C>
      1       LAND ACQUISITION FROM DIV/ORIX VENTURE                 8.25            359,370       21.35     7,672,550
      2       CNB - LAND ACQ. AND INTEREST CARRY                                                               500,000
      3       BUILDING A - SHELL AND SITEWORK [Cold Shell + 2 elevators] 94 UBC       46,250       45.00     2,081,250
      4       BUILDING B - SHELL AND SITEWORK [Cold Shell + 2 elevators] 94 UBC       51,250       45.00     2,306,250
              TOTAL BLDGS A & B                                                       97,500
      5       TENANT IMPROVEMENTS [Bldgs A & B]                                       97,500      100.00     9,750,000
      6       BUILDING D / REC FACILITY - SHELL, T.I.'s AND SITEWORK                  11,000      125.00     1,375,000
      7       HARD COSTS CONTINGENCY                                                  97,500        1.50       146,250

      8       TOTAL HARD COSTS                                                                                           $23,831,300
              ----------------                                                                                           -----------

              SOFT COSTS
                                                                     Cost/Sq.Ft.  BLDG AREA
      9       ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING                            3.35          97,500                      326,625
     10       ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING           [Bldg C]         3.35          81,000                      271,350
     11       CIVIL/GEOTECH/ENVIRON.                                 0.60          97,500                       58,500
     12       CIVIL/GEOTECH/ENVIRON.                [Bldg C]         0.60          81,000                       48,600
     13       LEGAL                                                  0.95          97,500                       92,625
     14       TITLE FEES                                             0.16          97,500                       15,600
     15       TESTING & INSPECTIONS                                  0.25          97,500                       24,375
     16       CITY FEES                                              7.25          97,500                      706,875
     17       INSURANCE                                              0.20          97,500                       19,500
     18       DEVELOPMENT FEE                                        3.00          97,500                      292,500
     19       CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FEE                            2.00          97,500                      195,000
     20       LEASING COMMISSIONS                                    8.00          97,500                      780,000
     21       LEASING COMMISSIONS                   [Bldg C]         8.00          81,000                      648,000
     22       REAL ESTATE TAXES DURING CONST.                        0.80          97,500                       78,000
     23       SOFT COSTS CONTINGENCY                                 2.00          97,500                      195,000

     24       TOTAL SOFT COSTS                                                                                           $3,752,550
              ----------------                                                                                           ----------

              TOTAL INTEREST AND FINANCING COSTS

     25       CONSTRUCTION LOAN FEE                 22,300,000                      1.00%                      223,000
     26       PERMANENT LOAN FEE                    24,000,000                      1.00%                      240,000
     27       CONSTRUCTION LOAN INTEREST                                                                     1,337,000

     28       TOTAL INTEREST AND FINANCING COSTS                                                                         $1,800,000
              ----------------------------------                                                                         ----------

                                                                                                                      --------------
     29       ESTIMATED TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COSTS                                                                         $29,383,850
              ---------------------------------                                                                       --------------

</TABLE>
              The costs assigned to each line item are only estimates and are
              subject to change at Seller's election. Seller shall have the
              right, in its sole discretion, to move dollars amounts from any
              one or more line items to any of the other line items, provided
              that the Total Development Costs (Line Item 29) does not exceed
              the amount shown of $29,383,850.

                                  EXHIBIT "E"
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                                  EXHIBIT "F"
                                  -----------

                          EXISTING PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS
                          -----------------------------

1.       PROPERTY TAXES, INCLUDING ANY ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED WITH TAXES, TO BE
         LEVIED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 THAT ARE A LIEN NOT YET DUE.

2.       THE LIEN OF SUPPLEMENTAL TAXES, IF ANY, ASSESSED PURSUANT TO THE
         PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 3.5 (COMMENCING WITH SECTION 75) OF THE REVENUE
         AND TAXATION CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NO SUCH TAXES DUE AS OF
         THE DATE OF THE POLICY.

3.       DISTRICT DIAGRAM OF NORTH UNIVERSITY CITY AMENDED DISTRICT DIAGRAM
         FACILITIES BENEFIT ASSESSMENT RECORDED AUGUST 11, 1989 AS FILE NO. 89-
         430632 AND JULY 27, 1990 AS FILE NO. 90-410256.

         NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 1, 1991 AS FILE NO. 1991-0506424,
         AND JUNE 4, 1992 AS FILE NO. 1992-0349303.

         DISTRICT DIAGRAM OF NORTH UNIVERSITY CITY AMENDED DISTRICT DIAGRAM
         FACILITIES BENEFIT ASSESSMENT RECORDED JUNE 4, 1992 AS FILE NO. 1992-
         0349304, AND AUGUST 9, 1994 AS FILE NO. 1994-0485272, ALL OF OFFICIAL
         RECORDS.

4.       PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT/RESOURCE PROTECTION ORDINANCE PERMIT
         NUMBER 96-7756 AS GRANTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO TO
         EASTGATE ACRES, LLC, OWNER AND PERMITTEE, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 10, 1998
         AS FILE NO. 1998-0574600 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.

5.       EASEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE SHOWN BELOW AND RIGHTS INCIDENTAL THERETO AS
         SHOWN OR AS OFFERED FOR DEDICATION ON THE RECORDED MAP SHOWN BELOW.

         MAP OF:                     PARCEL MAP 18286
         EASEMENT PURPOSE:           DRAINAGE
         AFFECTS:                    PARCEL 3

         EASEMENT PURPOSE:           OPEN SPACE
         AFFECTS:                    PARCEL 4

         EASEMENT PURPOSE:           IRREVOCABLE OFFER TO DEDICATE PUBLIC STREET
         AFFECTS:                    PARCEL 2

6.       PROVISIONS, HEREIN RECITED, OF THE DEDICATION STATEMENT ON THE

         MAP OF:                THIS IS A MAP OF A PLANNED INDUSTRIAL
                                DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS DEFINED IN SECTION
                                101.0462 OF THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE
         PROVISIONS:            WE HEREBY STATE THAT ACCESS EASEMENTS, FOR THE
                                BENEFIT OF THE OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED BY
                                SEPARATE DOCUMENT RECORDED PRIOR TO THE SALE OF
                                THE FIRST UNIT WITHIN THIS MAP

                                  EXHIBIT "F"
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7.       AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND ORIX DIVERSIFIED
         EASTGATE VENTURE, AN ILLINOIS GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, OWNER, RECORDED
         SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 AS FILE NO. 1999-0608451 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS,
         RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND POSSIBLE REMOVAL OF A
         BROW DITCH.

         AFFECTS: PARCEL 3.

8.       AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND ORIX EASTGATE I INC., AN
         ILLINOIS CORPORATION, OWNER, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2, 1999 AS FILE NO.
         1999-0608452 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION,
         MAINTENANCE AND POSSIBLE REMOVAL OF PRIVATE STORM DRAIN, PRIVATE SEWER
         MAIN AND PRIVATE SEWER FORCE MAIN.

         AFFECTS: PARCELS 1, 2 AND 3.

9.       AN EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE SHOWN BELOW AND RIGHTS INCIDENTAL THERETO
         AS SET FORTH IN A DOCUMENT

         GRANTED TO:           ORIX DIVERSIFIED EASTGATE VENTURE, A GENERAL
                               PARTNERSHIP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
         PURPOSE:              WATER FACILITIES
         RECORDED:             OCTOBER 4, 1999 AS FILE NO. 1999-0672640 OF
                               OFFICIAL RECORDS
         AFFECTS:              THE ROUTE THEREOF AFFECTS A PORTION OF SAID LAND
                               AND IS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DOCUMENT.
                               (PARCELS 1, 2 AND 3)

         RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE, BY THE OWNERS OF SAID LAND, OF THE EASEMENT
         AREA AS PROVIDED IN THE DOCUMENT REFERRED TO ABOVE.

10.      AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO AND ORIX EASTGATE I, INC.,
         AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, OWNER, RECORDED DECEMBER 23, 1999 AS FILE NO.
         1999-0829228 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION,
         MAINTENANCE AND POSSIBLE REMOVAL OF PRIVATE STORM DRAIN.

         AFFECTS: PARCEL 2.

11.      AN EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE SHOWN BELOW AND RIGHTS INCIDENTAL THERETO
         AS SET FORTH IN A DOCUMENT

         GRANTED TO:           SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
         PURPOSE:              PUBLIC UTILITIES, INGRESS AND EGRESS
         RECORDED:             FEBRUARY 11, 2000 AS FILE NO. 2000-0072755 OF
                               OFFICIAL RECORDS
         AFFECTS:              A STRIP OF LAND, INCLUDING ALL OF THE AREA LYING
                               BETWEEN THE EXTERIOR SIDELINES, WHICH SIDELINES
                               SHALL BE THREE (3) FEET, MEASURED AT RIGHT
                               ANGLES, ON EACH EXTERIOR SIDE OF EACH AND EVERY
                               FACILITY INSTALLED WITHIN SAID PROPERTY ON OR
                               BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 2000.

                               AFFECTS:PARCELS 1, 2 AND 3.

THE EXACT LOCATION AND EXTENT OF SAID EASEMENT IS NOT DISCLOSED OF RECORD.

                                  EXHIBIT "F"
                                  -----------
                                      -2-
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12.      THAT CERTAIN "BUILDING D LEASE" BY AND BETWEEN MATSIX INVESTMENTS,
         INC., DBA DIVERSIFIED PROPERTIES, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, AS TENANT,
         AND ILLUMINA, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, AS LANDLORD, DATED JULY __,
         2000.

                                  EXHIBIT "F"
                                  -----------
                                      -3-
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                                  EXHIBIT "G"
                                  -----------

                              BUILDING "D" LEASE
                              ------------------

                                  EXHIBIT "G"
                                  -----------
                                      -1-
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                                  EXHIBIT "H"
                                  -----------

                        MEMORANDUM OF BUILDING "D" LEASE
                        --------------------------------

                                  EXHIBIT "H"
                                  -----------
                                      -1-
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                                  EXHIBIT "I"
                                  -----------

                         OPTION DEPOSIT DEED OF TRUST

                               (To Be Attached)

                                  EXHIBIT "I"
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                                      -1-
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                                   EXHIBIT "J"
                                   -----------

                       FORM OF REPAYMENT PROMISSORY NOTE

                               (To Be Attached)

                                  EXHIBIT "J"
                                  -----------
                                      -1-EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
                              --------------------

THIS  effective  as  of  the  19th  day  of  May,  2000  (the "Effective Date"):

BETWEEN:

VIRTUALSELLERS.COM,  INC.,  a  company duly incorporated pursuant to the laws of
the  State of Illinois having an office at 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1000,
Chicago,  Illinois,  USA,  60602

(herein  "Company")

AND:

EDWARD  SHARPLESS,  an  individual

(herein  "Employee")

WHEREAS:

A.     The  Company  has  agreed  to purchase the assets owned by Sullivan Park,
LLC.  ("Sullivan  Park") and as a condition of such purchase the Company and the
Vendor  required  that  this  Agreement  be  entered into by the Company and the
Employee.

NOW,  THEREFORE,  in  consideration  of  the  foregoing  recitals and the mutual
covenants  set  forth  below,  the  parties  hereto  agree  as  follows:

1.     DUTIES  AND  DEVOTION  OF  TIME

1.1     Duties.  During  the  term  of  this  Agreement  the  Employee  will  be
responsible  for  the  duties  set  out  in  Schedule  "A"  attached hereto (the
"Duties").  Employee  shall  report to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board
of  the  Company.

1.2     Devotion  of  Time.  The  parties  hereto acknowledge and agree that the
work  of  the  Employee  is  and will be of such a nature that regular hours are
insufficient  and  impractical and occasions may arise whereby the Employee will
be  required  to work more than eight (8) hours per day and/or five (5) days per
week.  It  is  also anticipated that the Employee may be required to work during
evenings,  Saturdays,  Sundays  and Public Holidays in order to properly perform
the Duties.  The Employee agrees that the consideration set forth herein will be
in full and complete satisfaction for such work and services, regardless of when
and  where  such work and services are performed.  The Employee further releases
the  Company  from  any claims for overtime pay or other such compensation which
may  accrue  to  the Employee by reason of any existing or future legislation or
otherwise.  Notwithstanding  the  foregoing,  the Company agrees that so long as
the  Employee  properly  discharges  the  Duties,  the  Employee  may devote the
remainder  of  his  time and attention to other non-competing business pursuits,
including  without

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limitation,  serving  as  President  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  of
PromotionaPlanet.com,  Inc.,  a  Delaware  Corporation.

1.3     Business Opportunities the Property of the Company.  The Employee agrees
to communicate immediately to the Company all business opportunities, inventions
and  improvements in the nature of the business of the Company which, during the
term  of  this  Agreement,  the  Employee may conceive, make or discover, become
aware  of,  directly or indirectly, or have presented to him in any manner which
relates in any way to the Company, either as it is now or as it may develop, and
such  business  opportunities,  inventions  or  improvements  will  become  the
exclusive  property  of  the  Company  without any obligation on the part of the
Company  to  make  any  payments therefor in addition to the salary and benefits
herein  described  to the Employee.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Employee
shall  have  no  obligation  to  the  Company  with  respect  to  any  business
opportunities,  inventions  or  improvements  relating to PromotionalPlanet.com,
Inc.

1.4     No Personal Use.  The Employee will not use any of the work the Employee
performs  for  the Company for any personal purposes without first obtaining the
prior  written  consent  of  the  Company.

2.     SALARY,  BONUSES  AND  BENEFITS

2.1     Salary.  In  consideration  of  the  Employee  providing  the  services
referred to herein, the Company agrees to pay the Employee a monthly base salary
(the  "Monthly  Base  Salary")  of  ten  thousand  U.S.  dollars  ($10,000) less
applicable  deductions, payable bi-weekly, plus the performance bonus as set out
below,  subject  to  increase  from  time  to  time  as approved by the Board of
Directors  of  the  Company or as agreed to in writing from time to time by both
parties.

2.2     Benefits.  The  Company  will  provide,  maintain  and  pay  for:

(a)     medical  insurance  for  the  Employee  and  his  immediate  family  and
significant  others  as  is  provided  by  the  existing  medical  services plan
maintained  by  Sullivan  Park  heretofore  for  the  benefit of the Employee or
equivalent  insurance  reasonably  acceptable  to  the  Employee;

(b)     such  extended  health  and  other  benefits  for  the  Employee and his
immediate  family  and  significant  others  as  are provided to chief executive
officer  or  other  senior  management  employees of the Company, subject to the
eligibility  of  the  Employee;  and

(c)     all additional benefits and perquisites if and to the extent provided to
the chief executive officer or other members of the Company's senior management,
including  without  limitation,  disability  insurance,  life  insurance,
participation  in  profit-sharing  and retirement plans, stock options or equity
incentive  plans  and  company  automobiles.

2.3     Registration  of  Performance  Bonus  Shares.  To ensure that any shares
issued  to  the  Employee  under this Agreement are freely tradable, the Company
will  register  with  the

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United  States  Securities  and  Exchange Commission (the "SEC") any such shares
issued.  Upon  or as soon as is practical after the issuance of such shares, the
Company  will  file  a form S-8 or other appropriate form with the SEC to effect
registration.  The  Company will use its reasonable best efforts to complete the
registration  of such shares so that they are freely tradeable within sixty (60)
days  after  the  date  of  this  Agreement.

2.4     Signing  Bonus.  In consideration of the Employee agreeing to enter into
this  Agreement,  the  Company has agreed to pay the Employee a signing bonus of
two  hundred thousand (200,000) common shares in the capital of the Company (the
"Signing  Bonus").  Of  the Signing Bonus, one hundred thousand (100,000) shares
will  be  issued  upon  execution and delivery of this Agreement by both parties
hereto,  or  as  soon  thereafter  as  such  shares  can be registered under the
Securities  Act  of  1933.  The  Company will use its reasonable best efforts to
complete  the  registration of the aforementioned shares so that they are freely
tradeable  within  sixty  (60)  days  after  the  date  of  this Agreement.  The
remaining  one  hundred  thousand  (100,000) shares comprising the Signing Bonus
will  be  issued  upon  the  mutual  agreement of the parties as to the terms of
Schedule  "A"  and  any  additional compensation therewith, but in any event, no
later  than  sixty  (60) days after the date of this Agreement.  Such additional
equity  shall be registered within sixty (60) days after the date of such mutual
agreement  so  that such shares are freely tradeable by the Employee thereafter.

2.5     Payment  in Cash or Shares.  All payments (other than the Signing Bonus)
payable  by  the Company to the Employee, including the Monthly Base Salary, and
reimbursement  of expenses under Section 4.1 hereof, will be payable in cash or,
at  the  election of the Employee, and subject to the approval of the regulatory
authorities, will be paid in whole or in part in common shares in the capital of
the  Company ("Remuneration Shares"), issued at the 10 day average closing price
(for  the  10  days  prior  to  the Employee's election) of the Company's common
shares on any stock exchange or quotation system upon which the Company's common
shares  are  listed  or  quoted  for  trading.

3.     VACATION

3.1     Entitlement  to  Vacation.  The  Company  acknowledges that the Employee
will be entitled to an annual vacation of five (5) weeks.  The Employee will use
his  best  efforts  to ensure that such vacation is arranged with the Company in
advance  such  that  it  does  not  unduly affect the operations of the Company.

3.2     Increase  in  Vacation.  The  period set out in Section 3.1 above may be
increased  from  time  to  time  as agreed between the Employee and the Board of
Directors.

4.     REIMBURSEMENT  OF  EXPENSES

4.1     Reimbursement  of  Expenses.  The  Employee  will  be reimbursed for all
reasonable  out-of-pocket  expenses  incurred  by  the  Employee in or about the
execution  of  the  Duties  contained  herein, including without limitation, all
reasonable  travel  and promotional expenses payable or incurred by the Employee
in  connection  with  the  Duties  under  this  Agreement.  All  payments  and
reimbursements  will  be made within ten (10) days of submission by the Employee
of  vouchers,  bills  or  receipts  for  such  expenses.

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5.     CONFIDENTIAL  INFORMATION

5.1     Confidential Information.  The Employee will not, either during the term
of  this  Agreement  or  at  any  time  thereafter,  without specific consent in
writing,  disclose  or reveal in any manner whatsoever to any other person, firm
or  corporation,  nor will he use, directly or indirectly, for any purpose other
than  the  purposes  of  the  Company, the private affairs of the Company or any
confidential  information which he may acquire during the term of this Agreement
with  relation  to the business and affairs of the directors and shareholders of
the  Company,  unless  the  Employee is ordered to do so by a court of competent
jurisdiction  or  unless  required  by  any  statutory or other legal authority.

5.2     Non-Disclosure  Provisions.  The  foregoing provision will be subject to
the  further non-disclosure provisions contained in Schedule "B" attached hereto
and  incorporated  hereinafter  by  this  reference.

5.3     Provisions  Survive  Termination.  The provisions of this Section 5 will
survive  the  termination  of  this  Agreement.

6.     TERM

6.1     Term.  This  Agreement  will  remain  in  effect  until  terminated  in
accordance  with  any  of  the  provisions  contained  in  this  Agreement.

7.     TERMINATION

7.1     Termination  by Employee.  Notwithstanding any other provision contained
herein, the parties hereto agree that the Employee may terminate this Agreement,
with  or  without  cause,  by  giving  ninety  (90)  days written notice of such
intention  to  terminate.

7.2     Resignation  or  Cessation  of  Duties.  In  the event that the Employee
ceases  to  perform  all of the Duties contained herein, other than by reason of
the  Employee's death or disability, or if the Employee resigns unilaterally and
on  his  own initiative from all of his positions, this Agreement will be deemed
to  be  terminated by the Employee as of the date of such cessation of Duties or
such  resignation,  and  the  Company  will  have  no  further obligations under
Sections  2.1  and  2.2  hereof.

7.3     Termination by Company.  The Company may terminate this agreement at any
time  for  Cause.  "Cause"  shall mean:  (i) any act of fraud, theft or personal
dishonesty  by  the  Employee in connection with the Employee's responsibilities
hereunder  and  intended  to result in personal enrichment of the Employee, (ii)
conviction of or plea of nolo contendere to a felony (or a misdemeanor involving
moral  turpitude)  in connection with the Employee's responsibilities hereunder,
and  (iii)  a  material  violation  by  the  Employee  of  any of the Employee's
obligations  hereunder,  provided  that  the  Company gives the Employee written
notice of such violation and such violation remains uncured for thirty (30) days
after  such  notice is received by the Employee.  The parties further agree that
except  for  termination for Cause, the Company may not terminate this Agreement
without  payment,  at  that  time,  to  the  Employee of a termination allowance
equivalent to three (3) months of the Monthly Base Salary payable by the Company
to  the  Employee,  regardless  of  the  date  of  termination.

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7.4     Death.  In  the  event  of  the death of the Employee during the term of
this  Agreement, this Agreement will be terminated as of the date of such death.

7.5     Disability.  In the event that the Employee will during the term of this
Agreement by reason of illness or mental or physical disability or incapacity be
prevented  from  or  incapable  of  performing  the  Duties  hereunder, then the
Employee will be entitled to receive the remuneration provided for herein at the
rate specified hereinbefore for the period during which such illness, disability
or  incapacity  continues.

7.6     Termination  Payments.  Any payments made by the Company to the Employee
upon  the  termination  of  this  Agreement  will, be made in cash in a lump sum
payment.  All  payments  required  to  be  made  by  the Company to the Employee
pursuant to Section 7 hereof will be made in full, irrespective of the amount of
the  term  remaining  under  this  Agreement.

8.     RIGHTS  AND  OBLIGATIONS  UPON  TERMINATION

8.1     Rights  and  Obligations.  Upon  termination  of  this  Agreement,  the
Employee  will deliver up to the Company all documents, papers, plans, materials
and  other property of or relating to the affairs of the Company, which may then
be  in  its  or  the  Employee's  possession  or  under  his  control.

8.2     Released  Shares.  Termination shall not affect the Company's obligation
to  pay all shares owed under Section 2.4 of this Agreement or the obligation to
register  shares  under  Section  2.3.

9.     CLOSING

9.1     Closing  Date.  This  Agreement  will  be  effective  on  the  day after
completion  of  the  Purchase  (as  defined  below).

9.2     Conditions  of Closing.  The parties hereto agree that it is a condition
of  the  effectiveness of this Agreement that prior to or contemporaneously with
the execution of this Agreement, the Company complete the purchase of all of the
assets  of  Sullivan  Park.

10.     NOTICES  AND  REQUESTS

10.1     Notices and Requests.  All notices and requests in connection with this
Agreement  will  be  deemed  given  as  of  the  day they are received either by
messenger,  delivery  service,  or  mailed  by registered or certified mail with
postage  prepaid  and  return  receipt  requested  and  addressed  as  follows:

(a)     if  to  the  Company:

        VirtualSellers.com,  Inc.
        120  North  LaSalle  Street,  Suite  1000
        Chicago,  Illinois,  USA,  60602

with  a  copy  to:

        CLARK,  WILSON
        Suite  800-885  West  Georgia  Street
        Vancouver,  British  Columbia  V6C  3H1
        Attention:  Bernard  Pinsky

(b)     If  to  the  Employee:

        Sullivan  Park,  LLC
        1001  East  First  Street,  Suite  13
        Los  Angeles,  California,  USA  90012
        Attention:  Edward  Sharpless

with  a  copy  to:

        GIBSON,  DUNN  &  CRUTCHER
        2029  Century  Park  East,  Suite  4000
        Los  Angeles,  California,  USA  90067
        Attention:  Russell  Hansen

or to such other address as the party to receive notice or request so designates
by  written  notice  to  the  other.

11.     INDEPENDENT  PARTIES

11.1     Independent  Parties.  This  Agreement  is  intended  solely  as  an
employment  services  agreement  and  no  partnership,  agency,  joint  venture,
distributorship  or  other  form  of  agreement  is  intended.

12.     AGREEMENT  VOLUNTARY  AND  EQUITABLE

12.1     Agreement  Voluntary.  Each  of  the  parties acknowledges and declares
that  such  party  has  obtained  all  such professional advice (including legal
advice) as such party deems appropriate before executing this Agreement and that
such  party is relying wholly on its own judgment and knowledge and has not been
influenced to any extent whatsoever by any representations or statements made by
or  on  behalf  of  the  other  party regarding any matters dealt with herein or
incidental  thereto  save  as  set  out  herein.

12.2     Agreement  Equitable.  The parties further acknowledge and declare that
they  each  have  carefully  considered  and understand the provisions contained
herein,  including,  but  without  limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
Employee's  rights  upon  termination and the restrictions on the Employee after
termination  and agree that the said provisions are mutually fair and equitable,
and  that  they  executed this Agreement voluntarily and of their own free will.

13.     CONTRACT  NON-ASSIGNABLE;  INUREMENT

13.1     Contract Non-Assignable.  This Agreement and all other rights, benefits
and  privileges  contained  herein  may  not be assigned by the Employee without
consent.

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13.2     Inurement.  The  rights,  benefits  and  privileges  contained  herein,
including without limitation the benefits of Sections 2 and 7 hereof, will inure
to  the  benefit  of  and  be  binding upon the respective parties hereto, their
heirs,  executors,  administrators  and  successors  and  permitted  assigns.

14.     ENTIRE  AGREEMENT

14.1     Entire  Agreement.  This  Agreement  represents  the  entire  Agreement
between  the  parties  and  supersedes  any  and  all  prior  agreements  and
understandings,  whether  written  or  oral,  between  the  parties.

14.2     Previous  Agreements  Cancelled.  Save  and  except  for  the  express
provisions  of this Agreement, any and all previous agreements, written or oral,
between  the  parties  hereto or on their behalf relating to the services of the
Employee  for  the  Company  are hereby terminated and cancelled and each of the
parties  hereby releases and further discharges the other of and from all manner
of  actions, causes of action, claims and demands whatsoever under or in respect
of  any  such  Agreement.

15.     WAIVER

15.1     Waiver.  No  consent  or waiver, express or implied, by either party to
or  of  any breach or default by the other party in the performance by the other
of  its obligations herein will be deemed or construed to be a consent or waiver
to  or  of  any  breach  or  default of the same or any other obligation of such
party.  Failure  on  the  part of any party to complain of any act or failure to
act, or to declare either party in default irrespective of how long such failure
continues, will not constitute a waiver by such party of its rights herein or of
the  right  to  then  or  subsequently  declare  a  default.

16.     SEVERABILITY

16.1     Severability.  If  any  provision  contained herein is determined to be
void  or  enforceable  in whole or in part, it is to that extent deemed omitted.
The  remaining  provisions  will  not  be  affected  in  any  way.

17.     AMENDMENT

17.1     Amendment.  This  Agreement  will  not be amended or otherwise modified
except  by a written notice of even date herewith or subsequent hereto signed by
both  parties.

18.     HEADINGS

18.1     Headings.  The  headings of the sections and subsections herein are for
convenience  only  and will not control or affect the meaning or construction of
any  provisions  of  this  Agreement.

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19.     GOVERNING  LAW

19.1     Governing  Law.  This Agreement will be construed under and governed by
the  laws  of  the  State  of Illinois and the federal laws of the United States
applicable  therein,  and  each party irrevocably and unconditionally submits to
the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts such state and all courts competent
to  hear  appeals therefrom and waives, so far as is legally possible, its right
to  have  any  legal  action  relating  to  this  Agreement  tried  by  a  jury.

20.     EXECUTION

20.1     Execution  in  Several Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed by
facsimile  and  in  several  counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an
original  and all of which will together constitute one and the same instrument.

IN  WITNESS  WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on May 19,
2000.

VIRTUALSELLERS.COM,  INC.

Per:     /s/  Dennis  Sinclair
         Authorized  Signatory

/s/  Edward  Sharpless
Edward  Sharpless

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                                  SCHEDULE "A"

The  parties  shall  use their respective best efforts to mutually agree in good
faith  on  the  duties,  power  and  authority  of  the  Employee.

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                                  SCHEDULE "B"
                            NON-DISCLOSURE PROVISIONS
                            -------------------------

1.     CONFIDENTIAL  INFORMATION  AND  MATERIALS

(a)     "Confidential  Information"  will  mean,  for  the  purposes  of  this
Agreement,  non-public  information  which  the  Company  designates  as  being
confidential  or  which,  under  the  circumstances surrounding disclosure ought
reasonably  to  be  treated as confidential.  Confidential Information includes,
without  limitation,  information,  whether written, oral or communicated by any
other means, relating to released or unreleased the Company software or hardware
products,  the marketing or promotion of any product of the Company, the Company
business  policies  or practices, and information received from others which the
Company is obliged to treat as confidential.  Confidential Information disclosed
to  the  Employee  by  any subsidiary and/or agents of the Company is covered by
this  Agreement.

(b)     Confidential  Information  will  not include that information defined as
Confidential  Information  hereinabove  which  the  Employee  can  exclusively
establish:

(i)     is  or  subsequently  becomes  publicly  available without breach of any
obligation  of  confidentiality  owed  by  the  Company;

(ii)     became  known to the Employee prior to disclosure by the Company to the
Employee;

(iii)     became  known  to  the  Employee  from a source other than the Company
other  than  by  the  breach  of  any obligations of confidentiality owed to the
Company;  or

(iv)     is  independently  developed  by  the  Employee.

(c)     Confidential  Materials  will  include all tangible materials containing
Confidential  Information,  including,  without  limitation,  written or printed
documents  and  computer  disks  or  tapes,  whether  machine  or user readable.

2.     RESTRICTIONS

(a)     The  Employee  will  not  disclose any Confidential Information to third
parties  for  a  period  of  one  (1)  year  following  the  termination of this
Agreement,  except  as  provided  herein.  However,  the  Employee  may disclose
Confidential  Information  during  bona  fide  execution  of  the  Duties  or in
accordance with judicial or other governmental order, provided that the Employee
will  give  reasonable  notice  to the Company prior to such disclosure and will
comply  with  any  applicable  protective  order  or  equivalent.

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(b)     The  Employee  will  take  reasonable  security precautions, at least as
great  as  the precautions it takes to protect its own confidential information,
to  keep  confidential  the  Confidential  Information,  as defined hereinabove.

(c)     Confidential  Information  and  Materials  may be disclosed, reproduced,
summarized  or distributed only in pursuance of the business relationship of the
Employee  with the Company, and only as provided hereunder.  The Employee agrees
to  segregate  all  such  Confidential Materials from the materials of others in
order  to  prevent  co-mingling.

3.     RIGHTS  AND  REMEDIES

(a)     The  Employee  will notify the Company immediately upon discovery of any
unauthorized  use or disclosure of Confidential Information or Materials, or any
other  breach  of  this  Agreement by the Employee, and will co-operate with the
Company  in  every  reasonable manner to aid the Company to regain possession of
said  Confidential  Information  or  Materials  and  prevent  all  such  further
unauthorized  use.

(b)     The  Employee  will  return  all  originals,  copies,  reproductions and
summaries  of  or relating to the Confidential Information at the request of the
Company  or,  at  the  option  of  the Company, certify destruction of the same.

(c)     The parties hereto recognize that a breach by the Employee of any of the
provisions  contained herein would result in damages to the Company and that the
Company  could not be compensated adequately for such damages by monetary award.
Accordingly,  the  Employee  agrees  that  in  the  event of any such breach, in
addition to all other remedies available to the Company at law or in equity, the
Company  will  be entitled as a matter of right to apply to a court of competent
jurisdiction  for such relief by way of restraining order, injunction, decree or
otherwise,  as  may  be  appropriate to ensure compliance with the provisions of
this  Agreement.

4.     MISCELLANEOUS

(a)     All  Confidential  Information  and  Materials  are  and will remain the
property of the Company.  By disclosing information to the Employee, the Company
does  not grant any express or implied right to the Employee to or under any and
all  patents,  copyrights,  trademarks, or trade secret information belonging to
the  Company.

(b)     All obligations created herein will survive change or termination of any
and  all  business  relationships  between  the  parties.

(c)     The Company may from time to time request suggestions, feedback or other
information  from  the  Employee  on  Confidential Information or on released or
unreleased  software  belonging  to  the  Company.  Any suggestions, feedback or
other disclosures made by the Employee are and will be entirely voluntary on the
party  of  said  Employee and will not create any obligations on the part of the

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Company  or  a  confidential  agreement  between  the  Employee and the Company.
Instead,  the Company will be free to disclose and use any suggestions, feedback
or other information from the Employee as the Company sees fit, entirely without
obligation  of  any  kind  whatsoever  to  the  Employee.

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