How can I restore my files after emptying trash??!!

Hi there. I've got question about my Macbook. I am using Macbook to work. And one day I found that some of the files are no longer needed so I just moved them to the trash and then I emptied it. Few hours later then I found that I make a mistake, I deleted the wrong files! Actually the files are in a folder! You don't know what I am saying? I understand you, because I don't know what I am saying, too! Becuase these files are very very very important!!! They related to a project which can help me get a high position in my company!!!!!
Let's me tell you in smiple way. I move a folder which contains lots of files. And these files are useless. This is folder A. Another folder which contains the important files. This is folder B. I thought I deleted folder A but actually I deleted folder B!
Now what? Can anybody see this message can help me a lot????? Many thanks!

claudiacardenas wrote:
Thank you very much! But I don't have backup...Any other methods I can use?
Since you don't have backups, you should plan for the worst. It's entirely possible that you'll never see those files again, so be prepared for that. Not having backups is one of the most dangerous things you can do with your computer.
First, you need to shut the machine down. NOW. Seriously, don't even read further, you can come back here on another device to read further instructions. Choose Shut Down from the Apple menu and then, once it has shut down, don't touch the machine again until you're ready to attempt recovery.
For instructions on how to do the recovery, see:
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