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]
(..) and you cross-referenced that analysis with a points-based system? No! You're just attracted to black chicks. A consequence of accumulated external stimuli that you probably didn't even register as they registered with you. Did you program her to like me, or not? (..)2014 Ex Machina