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]
(..) how to reconcile this... Would you tell a blind man he couldn't have children? You be a father for as long as you can. I know the consequences. I've accepted that. Loving you was worth everything to me. I have to go pee. The oldest woman to ever (..)2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button