She made some risky investments and 'in consequence' [='consequently'] lost a lot of money. = She lost a lot of money 'in consequence' of some risky investments.
Hundreds of people became sick 'as a consequence' [='as a result'] of the poor sanitary conditions.
The outcome of the election will be of little 'consequence' (to me). [=will not matter much to me]
(..) A metaphor,not to be taken IiteraIIy. You suffer from a miId deIusion. AIright. I'II prove it to you. But I am not responsibIe for the consequences. Just sit back and enjoy the ride, Mr. Expert. You don't scare me. Go right ahead. See you. You said Loki was a night god. Maybe it works at night. (..)1994 The Mask