Here’s my take on this.
It’s a tough spot to be in when files are permanently deleted from Google Drive, bypassing the trash folder. On one hand, you have the official route. You can try contacting Google Drive support directly. For Workspace accounts, an admin has a limited window (around 25 days) to restore data. For personal accounts, it’s less certain, but it’s still your most direct channel for a potential recovery from their end.
On the other hand, traditional data recovery tools won’t work here because they can’t access Google’s cloud servers. Those tools are designed for local storage. Your best bet outside of Google support is checking for local copies. If you used Google Drive for Desktop, there might be cached or unsynced versions on a computer. It’s a long shot, but worth checking all connected devices.